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One of the few great male jazz singers in history, Williams got his start in the late 1930s in Chicago. But it wasn't until the '40s, and his sessions with renowned vibraphonist Lionel Hampton, that he rose to national stardom. In the '50s, Williams sang for Count Basie's big band, where he recorded his first hit, "Every Day I Have the Blues," in 1951. Unlike his flute-voiced predecessor in Basie's band, Jimmy Rushing, Williams sang in a buttery-smooth, dark baritone. His naturalistic phrasing -- inspired by Frank Sinatra -- combined with his subtle slides in pitch make his voice sound warm and comfortable. And his vibrato states its presence without dominating. Williams' greatness stems in part from his versatility as a singer. Tunes such as "Boogie Woogie (I May Be Wrong)" showcase his considerable talent as a blues singer. His scatting on "How High the Moon" reveals a keen, bebop-influenced sense of melody, while "Getting Some Fun Out of Life" demonstrates his understated yet sensitive treatment of ballads.
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A Man Ain't Supposed To Cry
At Newport '63
Everyday I Have The Blues
The Exciting

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   Big Joe Williams Baby Please Don't Go
import-gbr bad and weakhearted bluesi'm getting wild about hernorth wind blowsbaby please don't go<l. CMBQ 10262004 9 listed $4 - $115

    Big Joe Williams Back To The Country
lp and digitally remastered audiophile cd. professional artwork, track listing, cd jewel case etc. 4 listed $5 - $111

    Big Joe Williams Big Joe Williams
lp and digitally remastered audiophile cd. professional artwork, track listing, cd jewel case etc. 23 listed $9 - $144

   Big Joe Williams Blues From The South Side
lp and digitally remastered audiophile cd. professional artwork, track listing, cd jewel case etc. 19 listed $3 - $196

    Joe Williams Ballads And Blues
ep and digitally remastered audiophile cd. professional artwork, track listing, cd jewel case etc. 2 listed $40 - $59

    Joe Williams Best Of
lp and digitally remastered audiophile cd. professional artwork, track listing, cd jewel case etc. 7 listed $11 - $58

    Joe Williams Bible Tells Me So (special order) 7"+CDR 1 listed $32

    Joe Williams Blow Mr. Low
7" and digitally remastered audiophile cd. professional artwork, track listing, cd jewel case etc. 4 listed $15 - $44

    Joe Williams Blusowoe Nastroenie Rus 1993
lp and digitally remastered audiophile cd. professional artwork, track listing, cd jewel case etc. 2 listed $49 - $56

    Joe Williams Count Bas Back To Basie & The Blues
LP 1 listed $96

    Williams Joe Ballad And Blues Master
CD 1 listed $15

    Williams Joe Best Of (special order)
lp and digitally remastered audiophile cd. professional artwork, track listing, cd jewel case etc. LP+CDR 1 listed $55

    Williams Joe Big Joe Williams (special order)
lp and digitally remastered audiophile cd. professional artwork, track listing, cd jewel case etc. CD 1 listed $55

    Williams Joe - Carmen Blues From South Side
cassette 12 songs 1. nobody knows you when you're down and out 2. baby please don't go 3. sinking blues 4. put on your nitecap baby 5. bye bye baby blues 6. don't want no big fat woman 7. ride. 2 listed $15 - $42

    Williams, joe Ballads And Blues (4-track Ep
made in england. Columbia SEG 7984 2 listed $7 - $35

    Williams, joe Best Of Williams
UP FRONT 161 3 listed $8 - $10

    Williams, joe Big Joe Williams
lp and digitally remastered audiophile cd. professional artwork, track listing, cd jewel case etc. CD 1 listed $20

    Williams, joe Blow Mr. Low / Time For Moving
white label promo. SAVOY 1165 2 listed $6 - $15

   Williams, joe Blues In My Heart
joe williams carmen mcrae & friends blues in my heart (2001 german 15-track cd album includes body and soul bye bye blackbird rock rhythm and just the way you are - over 60 minutes of great blu. Past Perfect 205796203 6 listed $4 - $57

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