Cousin Joe
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.
Cousin Joe | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Pleasant Joseph |
| Born | December 20, 1907 Wallace, Louisiana, United States |
| Died | October 2, 1989 (aged 81) New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
| Genres | Blues |
| Occupation(s) | Pianist, singer |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, vocal |
| Years active | Late 1930s - late 1980s |
| Labels | Philo, Savoy, Gotham, De Luxe, Signature, Decca, Imperial, Flip |
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