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Joe turner november 3, 1907 in baltimore, maryland, usa july 21, 1990 in montreuil, france was an american jazz pianist. Find big joe turner discography, albums and singles on allmusic. A truly rotund 43 yearold by the time when rock around the clock officially gave. Big joe turner the big blues collection goin away blues. Another break was his work accompanying adelaide hall, sometimes alongside art tatum, in the early 1930s. Get the very best of big joe turner without further delay, and im sure youll understand where im comin from. Big joe turner and his fly cats discography discogs. Big joe recorded some of the songs on this album using the broomdusters as backup. One of the masters of the stride piano style associated with harlem, new york city, turner got his first big musical break in 1928 with his hiring by the benny carter orchestra. Joseph vernon big joe turner may 18, 1911 november 24, 1985 was an american blues singer. Big joe turner simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Big joe turner bio, facts, family famous birthdays. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations.
Born joseph vernon turner, 18 may 1911, kansas city, missouri died 24 november 1985, inglewood, california. Turner november 3, 1907 july 21, 1990 was an american jazz pianist biography. Savoy mg 14012 joe turner and the bluesll make you happy, too. Big joe turner and the pete johnson trio members joe turner, pete johnson. His strong voice was able to be heard in noisy venues. Thats not actually true for the original version it is true for bill haleys cover version, and elvis and the versions after them, but in joe turners. His musicals styles were rhythm and blues, blues, jump blues, jazz and even early rock and roll. Big joe turner, not to be confused with the great piano player by the same name, could bring a house down with his earthshaking power vocals. Do not mistake with big joe turner, the american blues shouter. His voice spanned generations he was an important f. Playback options listening on switch spotify device.
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