- Born
- 20 December 1907
St. John the Baptist Parish - Died
- 2 October 1989
New Orleans - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- Decca, Philo Records
- Discography
- 11 albums
Biography
Cousin Joe was a jazz musician who played piano, guitar and voice. Cousin Joe was born on 20 December 1907 in St. John the Baptist Parish and died on 2 October 1989 in New Orleans. The music is usually filed under jazz and blues. Record labels: Decca and Philo Records. The discography here lists 11 albums, from “Relaxin' In New Orleans” (1985) to “Top 65 Classics - The Very Best of Cousin Joe” (2019).
Pleasant Joseph, known as Cousin Joe, (December 20, 1907 – October 2, 1989) was a New Orleans blues and jazz singer, famous for his 1940s recordings with Sidney Bechet and Mezz Mezzrow.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Cousin Joe play?
Cousin Joe is known for playing piano, guitar and voice.
When and where was Cousin Joe born?
Cousin Joe was born 20 December 1907 in St. John the Baptist Parish.
What are Cousin Joe's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Relaxin' In New Orleans (1985), Bad Luck Blues (Blues Reference recorded in France 1971) (2000), Gospel‐Wailing, Jazz Playing, Rock ’n’ Rolling, Soul Shouting, Tap‐Dancing Bluesman From New Orleans (2004), Pleasant Joseph as Cousin Joe 1945–1951 - New York & New Orleans Blues (2006) and Ultimate Blues Masters (2009).
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