Joe Williams
Born in Cordele, Georgia in 1918, Joe Williams was essentially raised by his
mother and grandmother in Chicago. His first musical performances came as a
teenager singing in churches in gospel group the Jubilee Boys, going on to work
as a singer and a bouncer in Chicago clubs. His rich, tuneful baritone voice
soon attracted wider attention, leading him to launch his solo career in 1937,
occasionally performing with big bands led by Jimmy Noone and Les Hite. He went
on to tour with Coleman Hawkins, Lionel Hampton, Red Saunders and Andy Kirk.
His major breakthrough occurred when ...
Every Day I Have the BluesCount Basie, Joe Williams and The Count Basie Orchestra
Everyday I Have the Blues
5:27
Too Close for ComfortCount Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Williams, The Count Basie Orchestra and Williams
Jutta Hipp With Zoot Sims
3:02
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!Joe Williams
Verve Presents: The Very Best of Christmas Jazz
4:33
Alright, Okay, You WinCount Basie and Joe Williams
Basie in London
3:05
Love Is Here to StayJoe Williams and The Count Basie Orchestra
Count Basie Plays, Joe Williams Sings Standards
3:40
Work SongJoe Williams, Phil Bodner, Urbie Green, Jerome Richardson, Bernie Leighton, Kenny Burrell, Clark Terry and Phil Woods
Time Further Out
2:30
