Ben webster featured, tenor saxophone, gerald wilson trumpet, ernie freeman piano, ralph hamilton bass, jim miller drums. Album cover art jimmy witherspoon roots the tralfaz archives. Jimmy witherspoon, ben webster roots cd amoeba music. James witherspoon august 8, 1920 september 18, 1997 was an american jump blues. Jimmy witherspoon music, videos, stats, and photos.
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All albums by jimmy witherspoon available to download and stream in high quality. Jimmy witherspoon urban blues singing legend music. Mick martin has been producing and hosting the blues for more than 25 years, beginning with the kzap blues show in august of 1989. Related posts with thumbnails for blogger blogger tutorials. Among the great blues performers from the postworld battle ii period, jimmy witherspoon was also versatile a sufficient amount of to match comfortably in to the jazz globe. Jimmy witherspoon august 8, 1920 september 18, 1997 was an american blues singer. As a child, he sang in a church choir, and made his debut recordings with jay mcshann for philo and mercury in 1945 and 1946. Ben webster, blues, jazz, jimmy witherspoon, jump blues, modern electric blues. Roots places the great blues singer and guitarist in the company of saxophonist ben webster, trumpeter gerald wilson, and a rhythm section consisting of pianist ernie freeman and drummer jim miller.
Jimmy witherspoon featuring ben webster roots 20, cd. His 1947 recording aint nobodys business was a hit in 1949 and became his signature song. Lp, album, re, rm, 200 analogue productions, reprise records. James john jimmy witherspoon, also known by the nickname spoon, was a versatile blues shouter who achieved commercial success and critical acclaim in the genres of blues, jazz, and rhythm and blues. Roots by jimmy witherspoon, released in 1961 on highnote. Twitter instagram youtube download the android app to read lyrics offline. Its an album of blues standards sung beautifully by jimmy and bens tenor solos drip with the blues. Jimmy witherspoon, ben webster roots vinyl lp amoeba. He first attracted attention singing in calcutta, india, with teddy weatherford s. James witherspoon august 8, 1920 september 18, 1997 was an american jump blues singer.
Find album credit information for roots jimmy witherspoon on allmusic allmusic new releases. Ben webster see all versions of this release, 3 available. One of the great blues singers of the postworld war ii period, jimmy witherspoon was also versatile enough to fit comfortably into the jazz world. Jimmy witherspoon ben websterroots200 gram vinyl record.
The title track, baby baby baby with music by jerry livingston and lyrics by mack david, was written in 1950 but first sung by teresa brewer in the film those redheads from seattle 1953, and then became. Complete your jimmy witherspoon featuring ben webster collection. Jimmy witherspoon laid out two great records in 1962 on reprise, spoon and this one. The mood is laidback, downhome, and full of emotion and sentiment. Accompanying musicians include trumpeter gerald wilson, pianist ernie freeman, bassist ralph hamilton and drummer jim miller. Baby, baby, baby jimmy witherspoon album wikipedia. This is the roots of some of the finest music we all love no mater who you are. Ben was never better than when he played a blues and he gets plenty of chances to shine on this album. Blues roots, an album by jimmy witherspoon on spotify. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from jimmy witherspoon at the discogs marketplace. Jimmy witherspoon made his first records with jay mcshanns band in 1945. Fast download for credit 1 minute 0,01 slow download for free. Warren zevons greatest hits according to judd apatow record store day lp warren zevon live.
A much groovier set than usual from vocalist jimmy witherspoon thanks to some great backing from the combo of organist jack mcduff, which also includes guitar from a young melvin sparks. Music profile for jimmy witherspoon, born 18 august 1923. Stream blues for easy livers remastered by jimmy witherspoon and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. At the montreux jazz festival 200 gram vinyl lp bill evans homemade ice cream 200 gram vinyl lp tony joe white. Jimmy witherspoon featuring ben webster roots 1961, vinyl. In 1959 jimmy appeared at the monterey jazz festival and gave people a clear sign that jazz can undoubtedly trace its roots through to the blues. As a kid, he sang within a cathedral choir, and produced his debut recordings with jay mcshann. The sound here is definitely in keeping with the blues in the title but mcduffs. A preorder is an item that has not yet been released. Jimmys version of ida coxs classic is from the lp roots reprise. Jimmy witherspoon and ben webster were an unbeatable combination and they both shine on this 1962 recording.
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