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Jimmy Witherspoon

Active

1940s - 1990s

Born

August 8, 1920 in Gurdon, AR

Died

September 18, 1997 in Los Angeles, CA

Genre

Blues Jazz R&B

Styles

Urban Blues Early R&B Jazz Blues Jump Blues Regional Blues Texas Blues

Also Known As

James Witherspoon
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Jimmy Witherspoon

Biography by Bob Porter

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One of the great post-war blues singers, with the type of deep, mellow vocals to fit comfortably into the jazz world.
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Album Highlights

  • Jimmy Witherspoon at the Monterey Jazz Festival
    Jimmy Witherspoon
    Jimmy Witherspoon at th …
  • Singin' the Blues
    Jimmy Witherspoon
    Singin' the Blues
  • Jimmy Witherspoon & Jay McShann [Black Lion]
    Jimmy Witherspoon
    Jimmy Witherspoon & …
  • Call Me Baby
    Jimmy Witherspoon
    Call Me Baby
  • Midnight Lady Called the Blues
    Jimmy Witherspoon
    Midnight Lady Called th …
  • The 'Spoon Concerts
    Jimmy Witherspoon
    The 'Spoon Concerts
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Artists Moods

  • Earthy
  • Joyous
  • Sophisticated
  • Confident
  • Earnest
  • Intimate
  • Rollicking
  • Gritty
  • Intense
  • Passionate
  • Playful

Artists Themes

  • Freedom
  • Girls Night Out
  • Guys Night Out
  • Hanging Out
  • Late Night
  • Partying
  • Road Trip
  • TGIF
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