Julia Lee
A popular entertainer who recorded frequently for Capitol during 1944-1950, Julia Lee's double-entendre songs and rocking piano made her a major attraction in Kansas City. She played piano and sang in her brother George E. Lee's Orchestra during 1920-1934, recording with him in 1927 and 1929 (including "If I Could Be with You One Hour Tonight") and cutting two titles of her own in 1929 ("He's Tall, He's Dark and He's Handsome" and "Won't You Come Over to My House"). Lee worked regularly as a single in Kansas City after her brother's band broke up. In 1944, she started recording for Capitol and among her sidemen on some sessions were Jay McShann, Vic Dickenson, Benny Carter, Red Norvo, and Red Nichols, along with many local players. After 1952, Julia Lee only recorded four further songs, but she was active up until her death in 1958.
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Presenting Julia Lee
Blues - Released by Universal Digital Enterprises on 11 Mar 1933
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1947
Blues - Released by Classics Blues & Rhythm Series on 4 Aug 2008
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The Very Best Of
Vocal Jazz - Released by Master Classics Records on 1 Apr 2009
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1927-1946
Blues - Released by Classics Blues & Rhythm Series on 4 Aug 2008
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Back 2 Back Divas
Julia Lee, Helen Reddy, Julie London
Jazz - Released by Music Manager on 15 Jul 2015
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Julia Lee's King Size Papa
R&B - Released by Charly Records on 24 Jun 2006
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Lies
Jazz - Released by Black & Partner Licenses LLC on 25 May 2019
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Ugly Papa
Vocal Music (Secular and Sacred) - Released by Jasmine Records on 26 Sep 2012
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St. James Infirmary (Original Recordings Kansas City 1927 - 1929)
Julia Lee, George E. Lee & His Orchestra
Jazz - Released by JazzAge on 1 Jan 2014
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Mama Don't Allow
Jazz - Released by Red Cab Records on 1 Aug 2011
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Sour Candy (feat. Gianna Gaga Jones)
Pop - Released by Julia Lee Ent. on 30 May 2020
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Do You Want Me?
Pop - Released by Reminisce Music on 29 May 2023
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Kansas City Star - Vol.5
R&B - Released by Bear Family Records GmbH on 15 May 2007
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Les idoles américaines du rhythm and blues : Julia Lee, Vol. 1
Pop - Released by Mpm on 11 Nov 2020
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The Very Best of Julia Lee (My Man Stands Out & Other Innuendos)
Blues - Released by Jasmine Records on 17 May 2019
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Dream Lucky Blues - Julia Lee
Jazz - Released by ISIS on 18 Jan 2022
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He's Tall, Dark and Handsome
Julia Lee, George E. Lee & His Orchestra, George E. Lee & His Novelty Singing Orchestra
R&B - Released by Realistic Records on 15 Oct 2020
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Julia Lee - Vintage Sounds
Jazz - Released by Retro Music Box on 27 Jan 2022
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Kansas City Calling
Blues - Released by Jasmine Records on 24 Dec 2011
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