Obituaries in the news Nov 25, 2008
He also performed with Big Joe Turner, George Smith, Pee Wee Crayton, Lowell Fulsom, Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, and Percy Mayfield. . (Anchorage Daily News)
Atlantic's Jerry Wexler Showed Aug 19, 2008
Among Atlantic's artists were Ruth Brown, LaVern Baker, Solomon Burke and Big Joe Turner -- Wexler is a member of the choir shouting "Shake, Rattle and Roll" under the Turner vocal on that hit. As the '60s rolled around, Mr. Erteg. (Wall Street Journal)
Jerry Wexler dies - record producer for stars Aug 17, 2008
The label's founder, Ahmet Ertegun, who died at age 83 in 2006, brought Mr. Wexler to Atlantic in 1953, where the two produced records together through the '50s by artists such as the Drifters, Bobby Darin, Clyde McPhatter, LaVern Baker, Big Joe Turner, Ray Charles and others, helping to define the emerging sound of rock 'n' roll. "My God, the godfather of Rtors has stepped behind the curtain and disappeared," singer Solomon Burke said in a telephone interview. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ocean Beach jazz fest to be 'high-energy show' May 10, 2008
It includes the area debut of the Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, featuring San Diego trumpet dynamo Gilbert Castellanos, and Kevin Mahogany's Kansas City Revue, which will pay tribute to the music of rollicking blues-jazz vocal pioneer Big Joe Turner. Also on the bill are the adventuresome New York trio The Bad Plus and San Diego's Brasilia, featuring Holly Hofmann, Mike Wofford and Peter Sprague. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
A wonderful mess of blues Apr 22, 2008
While Fauth rambles, Healey shakes, rattles and rolls, finishing Mess of Blues with a jumping tune from the Big Joe Turner school. It sounds like radio-show closing music, likely cast intentionally as such from the DJ-ing Healey, a passionate record spinner for years. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Blues society to host Valentine celebration Feb 9, 2008
Mayfield has performed with blues luminaries such as Big Joe Turner, Big Mama Thornton and Ester Phillips. He was also the musical director for Solomon Burke. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
'Jangkrik Genggong' returns with NZ musicians Nov 20, 2007
The first half of the evening's program concluded with a tribute to the blues and Body's transcriptions of famous musicians Big Joe Turner, John lee Hooker and Mary Lou Williams. After a 15-minute break NZTrio performed the host's special request: Piano trio in A minor by French composer Maurice Ravel. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Banquet for the Senses Sep 7, 2007
In his years as a bluesman, Mr. Piccolo played tenor sax with Roomful of Blues for 25 years and has performed with the likes of Big Joe Turner, Earl King, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Pat Benatar ... " He took up the tenor seriously at 19 when he joined Roomful of Blues, a band that earned Grammy nominations in 1983 and 1984 (on albums they collaborated on with Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson and Big Joe Turner). During the early '70s rock scene, Mr. Piccolo says the band traveled the country, working... (South Brunswick Post, NJ)
Rhody royalty kicks off blues series Jul 6, 2007
From the early days of Roomful of Blues, the band swung so hard that they were invited to accompany two of their heroes, Big Joe Turner and Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson. And Robillard was always on the cutting edge of interest in the sounds from the 30s and 40s, be it jump blues or big band numbers. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Star-studded rock farewell to Atlantic boss Apr 18, 2007
The label recorded early success with Rsts such as Big Joe Turner and Ruth Brown, before crossing into a wider market in the late 1950s with artists such as Ray Charles and crooner Bobby Darin. In the 1960s Ertegun and Atlantic offered a US home to British acts including the Stones, Led Zeppelin and Dusty Springfield. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Review: Lonely Avenue, the unlikely life and times of Doc Pomus. Mar 24, 2007
A chance encounter with a Big Joe Turner record would shape the rest of his life; Felder heard that huge blast of a voice, Halberstadt writes, and "that, he thought, is how a man should sound.". Today in Culture. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Southside Johnny And The Asbury Jukes Come To The Loaf' Mar 8, 2007
Known for his harmonica playing and his band s rocking, horn-infused rhythm and blues, Lyon grew up to the sounds of Billie Holiday, T-Bone Walker, Muddy Waters and Big Joe Turner. He was born and raised on the Jersey Shore, and his fascination for music clubs started early. (Kingfield Irregular, ME)
Tas Cru to host IBC Blues Jam Wednesday Jan 31, 2007
"Their music ranges from covers of Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Freddie King, Bob Dylan, and Big Joe Turner, to originals like 'Go to Heaven,' 'The Winter Song,' and 'Forgive the Intrusion.' The sound is a searing mix of traditional rock'n'roll, blues, and rockabilly." Don Wilcock, Scotia, N.Y., said last year the Pre-IBC Jam at Ground Zero attracted "scores of acts from as far away as Italy". Clarksdale's own Jeremie Horton on bass and Lee Williams on drums will come back - both are products of... (Clarksdale Press Register, MS)
Beloved drummer Chism dies at 79 Jan 29, 2007
He then worked in several bands featuring such artists as Sonny Boy Williamson II, Big Joe Turner, Little Junior Parker and Clifton Chenier. Chism later moved to Chicago, playing with such musicians as Sunnyland Slim and Willie Kent. (AZCentral -- News)
'Panther' tune has 9 lives for visiting sax cat Plas Johnson Jan 3, 2007
"All the saxophonists would go out to hear him at jam sessions. He had finesse and could play great ballads,'' says Johnson, by telephone from his Studio City home. His speech has the relaxed cadence and casual wit of his playing. At 76, Johnson is semi-retired, working when he wants to. He recently played on a jazz cruise to Mexico with the great trumpeter Clark Terry, and he has a gig in Paris next month with organist Rhoda Scott. He cut his teeth playing blues-based music with his pianist... (San Francisco Chronicle)
