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Jimmy Liggins
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Eddie Cleanhead Vinson
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Vinson was born in Houston, Texas. He was a member of the horn section in Milton Larkin's orchestra, which he joined in the late 1930s… read moreVinson was born in Houston, Texas. He was a member of the horn section in Milton Larkin's orchestra, which he joined in the late 1930s. At various times, he sat next to Arnett Cobb, Illinois Jacquet, and Tom Archia, while other memb… read moreVinson was born in Houston, Texas. He was a member of the horn section in Milton Larkin's orchestra, which he joined in the late 1930s. At various times, he sat next to Arnett Cobb, Illinois Jacquet, and Tom Archia, while other members of the band included Cedric Haywood and Wild Bill Davis.… read more -
Jimmy Yancey
18,814 listeners
James Edwards "Jimmy" Yancey (February 20, 1894 – September 17, 1951) was an African American boogie-woogie pianist, composer, an… read moreJames Edwards "Jimmy" Yancey (February 20, 1894 – September 17, 1951) was an African American boogie-woogie pianist, composer, and lyricist. One reviewer noted him as "one of the pioneers of this raucous, rapid-fire, eight… read moreJames Edwards "Jimmy" Yancey (February 20, 1894 – September 17, 1951) was an African American boogie-woogie pianist, composer, and lyricist. One reviewer noted him as "one of the pioneers of this raucous, rapid-fire, eight-to-the-bar piano style". Yancey was born in Chicago in… read more -
Blue Lu Barker
8,783 listeners
Blue Lu Barker (born as Louisa Dupont, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, November 13, 1913 – May 7, 1998) was an American jazz and bl… read moreBlue Lu Barker (born as Louisa Dupont, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, November 13, 1913 – May 7, 1998) was an American jazz and blues singer. Her better known recordings included "Don't You Feel My Leg" and "… read moreBlue Lu Barker (born as Louisa Dupont, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, November 13, 1913 – May 7, 1998) was an American jazz and blues singer. Her better known recordings included "Don't You Feel My Leg" and "Look What Baby's Got For You." She often sang and … read more -
Peggy Scott-Adams
6,644 listeners
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Julia Lee
22,459 listeners
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Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson
18,177 listeners
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Mamie Smith
37,341 listeners
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Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats
38,619 listeners
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Henry Townsend
4,960 listeners
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