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 Singin The Blues (Scarce 1959 UK 11-track LP with Hampton Hawes Teddy Edwards Jimmy Allen Herman Mitchell and others fully laminated flipback picture sleeve. The picture sleeve [VG] shows medium wear/light tears to edges whilst the vinyl is EX with few signs of play LAE12218) Track Listing: A1 S
£56.00 used
JIMMY WITHERSPOON Sings The Blues (Early 80s French 10-track LP recorded at the Black & Blue Open Air Studio in 1979 & in Nice at the Grande Parade Du Jazz with the likes of Illinois Jacquet James Moody Jimmie Rowles George Duvivier & more housed in a UK shop price stickered picture sleeve
£12.00 used
JIMMY WITHERSPOON with BROTHER JACK McDUFF The Blues Is Now (1967 UK 10-track mono LP. The front laminated flipback sleeve shows only light signs of its age and the vinyl looks barely played SVLP9181) Track Listing: A1 Sweet Slumber 3:49 A2 Im Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town 2:39 A3 Past Forty Blues 4:20 A4 S
£34.00 used
JIMMY WITHERSPOON with JAY MCSHANN AND HIS BAND Goin To Kansas City Blues (1974 Japanese sample issue of the 1958 10-track vinyl LP with custom promotional RCA white labels picture sleeve with Japanese insert. The sleeve shows light wear andthe vinyl is Near Mint RCA-5091[M]) Track Listing: Jumpin The Blues Until The Real Thing Comes Along Hootie Blues Rain Is Such A Lonesome Sound Confessin The Blues Piney Brown Blues Froggy Bottom Gee Baby Aint I Good To You Blue Monday Ooh Wee Then The Lights Go Out
£23.00 used