Big, Bad & Blue: The Big Joe Turner Anthology
Released: 1994
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Released: 1994
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This three-record anthology shows how Turner, without really ever changing his style, moved from strict Kansas City swing to pioneering rock & roll and back to basic jazzy blues. It contains 62...
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Every Day in the Week
Released: Sep 8, 1941
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Released: Sep 8, 1941
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Most of the material on this grab bag dates from early- and mid-'40s sessions for Decca. Rather muted and jazzy in feel, they're made more interesting or tedious, depending on your perspective, by...
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His Greatest Recordings
Released: 1971
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Released: 1971
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Big Joe Turner is a great recording artist, and listeners should be encouraged to dig deeply into his discography, as if a plate of Kansas City-style barbecued turkey breast and sausage was placed...
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Joe Turner Sings Kansas City Jazz
Released: 1953
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Released: 1953
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Long before he became the darling of the first rock and roll generation, Big Joe Turner was singing surging, swinging jazz and boogie tunes. That was the menu on this date, and Jimmy Rushing had...
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Joe Turner
Released: 1958
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Released: 1958
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Turner's classic rocking Atlantic catalog. ~ Bill Dahl, All Music Guide
