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- Collection:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia
- Title:
- Joe Williams
- Creator:
- Brian McMillen
- Date of Original:
- 1986-07-27
- Subject:
- Singers--United States
African American singers
Musicians--United States
African American musicians
Jazz singers--United States
African American jazz musicians
Wrist watches--United States
Men--United States
African American men
Baritones (Singers)--United States
Williams, Joe, 1918-1999 - Location:
- United States, 39.76, -98.5
- Medium:
- black-and-white photographs
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- image/jpeg
- Description:
- Joe Williams is considered by many to be the quintessential male jazz vocalist. Best known for his smooth baritone delivery as the singer for Count Basie's band from 1954 to 1961, the Georgia native also sang with Coleman Hawkins, Lionel Hampton, and Earl Hines, and had a successful solo career.
Photograph of jazz vocalist Joe Williams. He stands in front of a microphone and is smiling.
Best known for his smooth baritone delivery as the singer for Count Basie's band from 1954 to 1961, the Georgia native also sang with Coleman Hawkins, Lionel Hampton, and Earl Hines, and had a successful solo career. - Metadata URL:
- https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/arts-culture/joe-williams-1918-1999/m-1872/
- Digital Object URL:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Williams_(jazz_singer)#/media/File:Joe_Williams1.jpg
- Rights Holder:
- Courtesy of Georgia Music Hall of Fame
Image from Brian McMillen - Additional Rights Information:
- Please contact holding institution for information regarding use and copyright status.
- Original Collection:
- http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/arts-culture/joe-williams-1918-1999
Forms part of: New Georgia Encyclopedia - Holding Institution:
- New Georgia Encyclopedia (Project)
- Rights:
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