Artist: Jimmy Witherspoon
Genre: Blues/Jazz
Jimmy Witherspoon was an American blues and jazz singer whose career spanned over five decades. His powerful baritone voice and sophisticated phrasing allowed him to work in both blues and jazz contexts with equal success. Witherspoon's biggest hit, 'Ain't Nobody's Business,' showcased his ability to convey emotional depth through blues material. He performed and recorded with jazz greats including Count Basie, Ben Webster, and Groove Holmes. Witherspoon's versatility allowed him to adapt to changing musical trends while maintaining his artistic identity. His influence on blues and jazz singing, particularly his demonstration of how the genres could overlap, was substantial. Witherspoon continued performing until shortly before his death in 1997.
Jimmy Witherspoon vinyl records (14)
JIMMY WITHERSPOON Sings The Blues (1964 UK 12-track stereo vinyl LP also featuring Groove Holmes on organ Teddy Edwards on tenor Jimmy Bond on bass and Frank Butler on drums. The front laminated flipback picture sleeve shows some laminate creasing and a little discolouring on the unlaminated back but the vinyl remains in excellent condition with just a few light surface scuffs to show for over fifty years SOC968) Track Listing: 01
£12.00 used
JIMMY WITHERSPOON Some Of My Best Friends Are The Blues (1965 UK Stateside label 12-track mono vinyl LP with orchestra arranged and conducted by Benny Golson front laminated flipback picture sleeve. Despite being over 57 years old this record is in wonderful condition SL10114) Track Listing: 1. Some Of My Best Friends Are The Blues 2
£32.00 used
JIMMY WITHERSPOON At The Renaissance (1961 UK 10-track deep groove mono LP with Mel Lewis Leroy Vinnegar & Jimmy Rowles produced by David Axelrod fully laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows only a little laminate lift and minor shelfwear & the vinyl remains Excellent with minimal signs of play well over 60 years on
£28.00 used
JIMMY WITHERSPOON Blue Spoon (1965 UK Stateside label 10-track stereo LP starring Gildo Mahones [piano] Kenny Burrell [guitar] Eddie Kahn [bass] & Roy Haynes [drums] a superb blend of jazz & blues in a mellow tone. The front laminated flipback picture sleeve shows minimal shelfwear and the vinyl shows a few light hairlines with no real impact on play SL10139) Track Listing: 1
£34.00 used
JIMMY WITHERSPOON Theres Good Rockin Tonight (1965 UK 11-track Mono LP also featuring Gerald Wilson or Harry Edison on Trumpet Teddy Edwards & Jimmy Allen on Tenor Hampton Hawes or Henry McDode on Piano Herman Mitchell on Guitar Jimmy Hamiltonon Bass & Jimmy Miller on Drums front laminated pasted picture sleeve
£45.00 used
JIMMY WITHERSPOON The Blues Singer (1969 UK 9-track stereo LP front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light wear and the vinyl appears barely played SSL10289) Track Listing: Evening I Dont Know No Rolling Blues Going Down Slow Pay The Consequence Just A Dream Blow Wind Blow Look At Granny Run Run Nobody Wants To Hear Nobodys Troubles
£28.00 used
JIMMY WITHERSPOON Whos Been Jivin You (1984 UK 14-track mono compilation LP housed in a glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl is in Near Mint condition CH92) Track Listing: Jump Children Connie Lee Take Me Back Baby Big Fine Girl Same Old Blues Your Red Wagon Whos Been Jivin You Ill Be Right On Down Oh Mother Dear Mother Dont Ever Move A Woman Into Your House Real Ugly Baby Baby Baby Slow Your Speed Doctor Blues
£23.00 used
JIMMY WITHERSPOON Rockin L.A. (Scarce 1989 South African 9-track LP recorded live at the Grand Avenue Bar in LA direct to two track digital the previous year. The picture sleeve [VG+] has the odd light crease from ring wear & the vinyl is NearMint with few signs of play FANT140) Track Listing: A1 You Got Me Running A2 Once There Lived A Fool A3 Sweet Lotus Blossom A4 Call It Stormy Monday A5 Gee Baby Aint I Good To You Medley B1a Dont You Miss Your Baby B1b Careless Love B1c When The Saints Go Marching In B1d One Scotch One Bourbon One Beer B2 S K Blues B3 I Want A Little Girl B4 Big Boss Man
£17.00 used
JIMMY WITHERSPOON featuring BEN WEBSTER Roots (Amazing 1961 US STEREO LP on a deep groove three colour Reprise label complete with Reprise full colour catalogue inner paste picture sleeve. Apart from a cataloguing sticker on the front the sleeve shows remarkably little shelfwear for this design with just a few spots of discolouration in places clearly readable spine and no splits
£50.00 used
JIMMY WITHERSPOON Aint Nobodys Business. (70s Dutch 12-track LP on Black Lion featuring the vocalist recorded with three separate bands from 1947-48 glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve & vinyl are in excellent condition BLP30147) Track Listing: 1. Aint Nobodys Business 2. In The Evening 3. Frog-I-More 4
£12.00 used