Big Joe Turner
About Big Joe Turner
Big Joe Turner (May 18, 1911, Kansas City, MO, USA - November 24, 1985, Inglewood, CA, USA) was an American blues shouter. Turner often collaborated with pianist Pete Johnson. In addition he worked with the pianists Art Tatum and Sammy Price and with various small jazz ensembles. He also appeared with Count Basie Orchestra. Turner's most known recordings include: "Roll 'Em Pete", "Cherry Red", "Wee Baby Blues", "Chains of Love", "Honey Hush", "Flip, Flop and Fly" and "Midnight Special". He was married to Lou Willie Turner. Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 (Performer).
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Discography
The Boss of the Blues Sings Kansas City Jazz (1956)
Rock & Roll (1957)
Rockin’ the Blues (1958)
Big Joe Is Here (1959)
Big Joe Rides Again (1960)
Singing the Blues (1967)
Things That I Used To Do (1977)
Let's Boogie Woogie All Night Long (1978)
Everyday I Have the Blues (1978)
Flip, Flop & Fly (1989)
Life Ain't Easy (1994)
In the Evening (1995)
Rocks in My Bed (2000)
Super Black Blues (2001)
The Midnight Special (2002)
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