1947-1950
Released: Oct 19, 2004
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Released: Oct 19, 2004
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While touring through Texas in 1945 with the Lucky Millinder Orchestra, Benjamin Clarence Jackson, Jr. was dubbed Bull Moose Jackson by drummer Panama Francis, who apparently exclaimed: "You look...
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The Very Best of Bull Moose Jackson: Big Ten-Inch Record
Released: Aug 17, 2004
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Released: Aug 17, 2004
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The Very Best of Bull Moose Jackson: Big Ten-Inch Record contains 25 of the jump blues saxophonist's classic sides recorded for King between 1947 and 1955. He is probably best known for his wild,...
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A Proper Introduction to Bull Moose Jackson: Bad Man Jackson
Released: Apr 6, 2004
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Released: Apr 6, 2004
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Although he is chiefly known for his risqué, double entendre-laden jump blues numbers, Bull Moose Jackson (Benjamin Jackson) also knew how to croon a ballad as well, his tenor sax playing was...
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1945-1947
Released: May 27, 2003
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Released: May 27, 2003
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The criminally unknown jump bluesman Bull Moose Jackson led an incredible band in the mid-'40s: Sam "the Man" Taylor on tenor sax, Sir Charles Thompson on piano, Panama Francis on drums, and...
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Greatest Hits: My Big Ten Inch
Released: 1994
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Released: 1994
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Jackson's run of hits for the King label came between 1947-1952. He was one of a handful of top-notch jump blues bandleaders who helped plant the roots of rock & roll, laying down some nicely...
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Final Recordings
Released: 1992
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Released: 1992
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This attempt to recreate jump blues style succeeds intermittently. ~ Bill Dahl, All Music Guide
Badman Jackson That's Me
Released: 1991
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Released: 1991
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The best representation of saxist Jackson's jump blues activities for King Records during the late '40s and early '50s. The Moose was a smooth ballad crooner, too, but you'll find none of his...
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