In the collection
2 records
Played with
Ray Charles
2 records together
Carl Perkins
2 records together
Howard Biggs
2 records together
Richard Penniman
2 records together
The Beatles
1 record together
Elvis Presley
1 record together
Lennon-McCartney
1 record together
Brian Matthew
1 record together
Chuck Berry
1 record together
Goffin And King
1 record together
Doc Pomus
1 record together
Jerry Leiber
1 record together
About
American jazz saxophonist, bassist, vocal coach (The Beavers, The Ravens), producer, arranger and songwriter active in New York, NY. Often co-wrote songs with Howard Biggs, such as “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry Over You”. Often associated with the publisher Raleigh Music. Started playing in the 1920s for Jelly Roll Morton, gave up to become a vocal coach in the 1940s. Later became an A&R executive for Decca and RCA Victor, beginning his prolific songwriting career. May have produced and played bass on early 50s Victor recordings of Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup. Also known as a recording artist/bandleader Joey Thomas. Brother of Walter Thomas. Born: 23 December 1908, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA - Died: 15 April 1997, New York City, New York, USA
Not to be confused with Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra saxophonist Joe Thomas.