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Champion Jack Dupree
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Pianists · 1909–1992

Champion Jack Dupree

American blues pianist (1910–1992)

Born
23 October 1909
New Orleans
Died
21 January 1992
Hanover
Country
United States
Record labels
Atlantic Records, Apollo Records, Charly Records
Discography
32 albums

Biography

Champion Jack Dupree was a jazz musician who played piano and voice. Champion Jack Dupree was born on 23 October 1909 in New Orleans and died on 21 January 1992 in Hanover. The music is usually filed under blues and boogie-woogie. Record labels: Atlantic Records, Apollo Records and Charly Records. The discography here lists 32 albums, from “Champion Jack Dupree and His Piano” (1946) to “Blues Pianist of New Orleans” (2019).

William Thomas "Champion Jack" Dupree (July 23, 1909 or July 4, 1910 – January 21, 1992) was an American blues and boogie-woogie pianist and singer. His nickname was derived from his early career as a boxer.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Champion Jack Dupree and His Piano 1946 · Davis Records Blues From the Gutter 1958 · Atlantic Champion Jack Dupree Sings the Blues 1961 · King Records Champion of the Blues 1961 · Atlantic Natural & Soulful Blues 1961 · Atlantic The Women Blues of Champion Jack Dupree 1961 · Folkways Records
Papa Bue's Viking Jazzband and Jack Dupree 1962
Cabbage Greens 1963
From New Orleans to Chicago 1966 · Decca Records Champion Jack Dupree and His Blues Band featuring Mickey Baker 1967 · Decca Records Antologia de Blues, Volume 1 1968 · Disques Vogue Champion Jack Dupree 1968 · Everest Records When You Feel the Feeling You Was Feeling 1968 · Blue Horizon Scoobydoobydoo 1969 · Blue Horizon The Heart of the Blues Is Sound 1969 · BYG Records
Club Session 1971
I’m Happy to Be Free 1972 · Disques Vogue The Legacy of the Blues, Volume 3 1972 · Sonet The Hamburg Session 1974 · Happy Bird
Alive, "Live" and Well - Oh Lord, What Have I Done... 1976 · Live
Real Combination 1980 · Dig It Get You an Ol'Man 1984 · Paris Album
The Blues Jubilee Album 1984 · Live
Live - With The Big Town Playboys 1989 · Live
Back Home in New Orleans 1990
Blues Masters, Vol. 6 1991
One Last Time 1993
Live at the Burnley Blues Festival 1994 · Live
Oh Lord, What Have I Done? 1995 · Live
Truckin’ on Down 1998
Live At Rockpalast – Cologne 1980 2017 · Live
Blues Pianist of New Orleans 2019

Also plays on

Albums where Champion Jack Dupree is credited as a sideman

1973 Blues at Montreux — King Curtis and Champion Jack Dupree piano

Historic 78 rpm records

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Champion Jack Dupree play?

Champion Jack Dupree is known for playing piano and voice.

When and where was Champion Jack Dupree born?

Champion Jack Dupree was born 23 October 1909 in New Orleans.

What are Champion Jack Dupree's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Champion Jack Dupree and His Piano (1946), Blues From the Gutter (1958), Champion Jack Dupree Sings the Blues (1961), Champion of the Blues (1961) and Natural & Soulful Blues (1961).

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