Big Joe Turner rehearses before UCSD concert in San Diego November 1970
November 17, 1970 Blues singer Joe Turner is in San Diego for a concert tonight in the Recital Hall, Matthews Campus, UCSD. Last month he performed at the Monterey Jazz Festival. He sings the blues typical of his hometown, Kansas City. Reporter Nikki Pierce listened to him late this afternoon warming up for tonight’s concert and she talked to Blues expert Ross Russell who is responsible for arranging for Turner coming to town.
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 wa...
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