Joe Williams (jazz singer)
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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Birth name | Joseph Goreed |
Born | Cordele, Georgia, U.S. | December 12, 1918
Died | March 29, 1999 80) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | (aged
Genres | Jazz, blues, swing, traditional pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Years active | 1937–1998 |
Labels | Roulette, RCA Victor, Verve, Telarc |
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