The Chronological Joe Liggins 1946-1948
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Joe Liggins was a pioneering rhythm and blues pianist and bandleader whose jump blues style bridged the gap between swing and modern RandB. These recordings from 1946-1948 capture the moment when jump blues was reshaping popular music, with Liggins' energetic piano work and witty vocals leading small group sessions. The sound is raw, swinging, and immediately infectious—think barrelhouse piano meets early RandB groove. His hit "The Honeydripper" exemplifies the style: playful, sexy, full of double entendre and instrumental swagger. For anyone into early RandB, jump blues, or the roots of rock and roll, this is essential listening and a genuine window into late 1940s Black American vernacular music.
Item Details+
| Genre | Blues |
| Style | Rhythm and Blues, Jump Blues |
| Media | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Description | Good VG+ condition item. |
| Label | Classics (11) |
| Year | 2003 |
| Country | France |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
1. Some Of These Days 2:17
2. The Blues 2:55
3. Walkin' 2:30
4. Blow Mr. Jackson 2:32
5. Down Home Blues 3:03
6. Ten Toes 2:20
7. Think Of Me 2:47
8. Little Willie 2:56
9. Sugar 2:47
10. Groovy Groove 2:34
11. Life Don't Mean A Thing To Me 2:53
12. Siboney 2:35
13. Apple Of My Eye 2:56
14. You'll Miss Me Sure's You're Born 2:27
15. Sweet Georgia Brown 2:36
16. Spooks Holiday 2:47
17. The Darktown Strutters' Ball 2:21
18. Ruth 2:31
19. Worried 2:55
20. Loosiana 2:45
21. How Come 2:44
22. He Knows How To Knock Me Out 2:30
23. Sweet And Lovely 2:55
24. Dripper's Blues 3:12
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