Joe Williams

Person · Male

Joe Williams

US jazz vocalist

From
Cordele, United States
Active
1918–1999
Releases
64
  • jazz
  • vocal jazz

About

Joe Williams (born Joseph Goreed; December 12, 1918 – March 29, 1999) was an American jazz singer. He sang with big bands, such as the Count Basie Orchestra and the Lionel Hampton Orchestra, and with small combos. He sang in two films with the Basie orchestra and sometimes worked as an actor.

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Discography

Albums 36
EPs 1
Singles 1
Live 11
Compilations 15

Links

Also known as

Jumpin' Joe Williams · ジョー・ウィリアムス

Identifiers

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