In the collection
4 records
Played with
Memphis Slim
2 records together
Charles Calhoun
2 records together
Buck Clayton
1 record together
Stuff Smith
1 record together
Ella Fitzgerald
1 record together
Ray Charles And His Orchestra
1 record together
CTI All-Stars
1 record together
LaVern Baker
1 record together
Ray Charles
1 record together
John Coltrane
1 record together
The Coasters
1 record together
Ben E. King
1 record together
About
Big Joe Turner (May 18, 1911, Kansas City, MO, USA - November 24, 1985, Inglewood, CA, USA) was an American blues shouter.
Turner often collaborated with pianist Pete Johnson. In addition he worked with the pianists Art Tatum and Sammy Price and with various small jazz ensembles. He also appeared with Count Basie Orchestra.
Turner’s most known recordings include: “Roll ‘Em Pete”, “Cherry Red”, “Wee Baby Blues”, “Chains of Love”, “Honey Hush”, “Flip, Flop and Fly” and “Midnight Special”.
He was married to Lou Willie Turner.
Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 (Performer).