Willis Jackson
An exciting tenor saxophonist whose honking and squeals (although influenced by Illinois Jacquet) were quite distinctive, Willis Jackson was also a strong improviser who sounded perfectly at home with organ groups. He played locally in Florida early on, until joining Cootie Williams (on and off during 1948-1955). His two-sided honking feature "Gator Tail" with "Cootie" (which earned Williams a lifelong nickname) was a hit in 1948, and he started recording as a leader in 1950. Jackson had a romantic and creative partnership with singer Ruth Brown for eight years, and often appeared on her recordings during this era. His extensive series of Prestige recordings (1959-1964) made him a big attraction on the organ circuit. Although generally overlooked by critics, Willis Jackson continued working steadily in the 1970s and '80s. In 1977, he recorded one of the finest albums of his career for Muse, Bar Wars.
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Big Ballin
Willis Jackson, Lab Boy Ent Music
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by MONOATOMIC-GOLD-PRODUTIONS on 27 May 2023
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Black Hand Side
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Aaron Woolridge Music on 1 Jan 2024
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Back in D Day
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by MONOATOMIC-GOLD PRODUCTIONS on 20 Apr 2024
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Certified
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Cutthroat Entertainment on 1 Jan 2000
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Problem In The Ratchet (feat. Slim Thug)
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by 3279062 Records DK on 1 Feb 2022
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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HOOD STO
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by 3279062 Records DK on 26 Aug 2021
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Gator Sextape
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Groove Penguin Records on 11 Oct 2017
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Songbirds Cry
Blues - Released by Catching the Sky Records, LLC on 1 Jan 2013
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Shut the Fuck Up
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Mo Chedda Records on 1 May 2019
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo