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Singers · 1918–1999

Joe Williams

American jazz singer (1918–1999)

Born: 12 December 1918
Cordele
Died: 29 March 1999
Las Vegas
Country: United States
Active: 1930–1998
Record labels: Blue Note, Verve Records, Roulette Records, Inc., Apex
Discography: 41 albums

Biography

Joe Williams was a jazz musician who played voice. Joe Williams was born on 12 December 1918 in Cordele and died on 29 March 1999 in Las Vegas. The music is usually filed under blues and swing. Record labels: Blue Note, Verve Records, Roulette Records, Inc. and Apex. The discography here lists 41 albums, from “THE GREATEST!! Count Basie Plays, Joe Williams Sings Standards” (1955) to “End of a Beautiful Friendship” (2020). Honours include Distinguished Nevadan (1987), NEA Jazz Masters and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Joe Williams (born Joseph Goreed; December 12, 1918 – March 29, 1999) was an American jazz singer. He sang with big bands, such as the Count Basie Orchestra and the Lionel Hampton Orchestra, and with small combos. He sang in two films with the Basie orchestra and sometimes worked as an actor.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

THE GREATEST!! Count Basie Plays, Joe Williams Sings Standards 1955

Sing Along With Basie 1958

Breakfast Dance and Barbecue 1959 · Live

Everyday I Have the Blues 1959

Jump For Joy 1963

The Song Is You 1965

Something Old, New And Blue 1967

Presenting Joe Williams and Thad Jones / Mel Lewis: The Jazz Orchestra 1968

Worth Waiting For... 1970

A Man Ain’t Supposed to Cry 1985

Having the Blues Under a European Sky 1985

I Just Want to Sing 1985

Dave Pell's Prez Conference 1986

The Overwhelming Joe Williams 1988

In Good Company 1989

Joe Williams With Thad Jones / Mel Lewis Orchestra 1990

That Holiday Feelin' 1990

A Swingin' Night at Birdland 1991 · Live

Joe Williams Live 1991 · Live

A Night at Count Basie’s 1992 · Live

Ballad and Blues Master 1992

Every Night (live at Vine St.) 1992 · Live

Joe Williams Sings Everyday 1992

Live at Orchestra Hall, Detroit 1993 · Live

Feel the Spirit 1994

Here's to Life 1994

Joe Williams & Friends 1994

Joe Williams With Thad Jones / Mel Lewis Orchestra 1994

Live in Vegas 1995 · Live

Me and the Blues 1999

The Heart and Soul of Joe Williams and George Shearing 2001

Together / Have a Good Time 2001

At Newport ’63 2002 · Live

Blues in My Heart 2002

Havin' a Good Time 2005 · Live

Music for Lovers 2011

Memories Ad-Lib 2015

End of a Beautiful Friendship 2020

Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz With Guest Joe Williams

Nothin but the Blues

The Greatest!: Count Basie Plays, Joe Williams Sings Standards

Awards

Historic 78 rpm records

Dance of the Red Skins TODD RHODES ORCHESTRA · Todd Rhodes · Joe Williams · Huestell Talley… · 1947 archive.org ↗
SWOON BOULEVARD TODD RHODES ORCHESTRA · Todd Rhodes · Joe Williams · Huestell Talley… · 1948 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Joe Williams play?

Joe Williams is known for playing voice.

When and where was Joe Williams born?

Joe Williams was born 12 December 1918 in Cordele.

What are Joe Williams's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include THE GREATEST!! Count Basie Plays, Joe Williams Sings Standards (1955), Sing Along With Basie (1958), Breakfast Dance and Barbecue (1959), Everyday I Have the Blues (1959) and Jump For Joy (1963).

External links

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