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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O Shitz Madness
Hip-Hop/Rap - Erschienen bei MONOATOMIC-GOLD PRODUCTIONS am 20.04.2024
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Do-N-It (Remix)
Hip-Hop/Rap - Erschienen bei MONOATOMIC-GOLD-PRODUCTIONS am 29.05.2023
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L.I.A (Remix)
Hip-Hop/Rap - Erschienen bei Aaron Woolridge Music am 01.01.2024
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Dont Be Foolish
Hip-Hop/Rap - Erschienen bei MONOATOMIC-GOLD PRODUTIONS am 03.03.2023
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Chain Reaction
Hip-Hop/Rap - Erschienen bei MonoAtomic-Gold Productions am 30.03.2023
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Joy Ride
Hip-Hop/Rap - Erschienen bei Aaron Woolridge Music am 01.01.2024
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Travellin Man
Hip-Hop/Rap - Erschienen bei MONOATOMIC-GOLD-PRODUCTIONS am 29.05.2023
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It's Like That (Re-Mix)
Hip-Hop/Rap - Erschienen bei MONOATOMIC-GOLD-PRODUCTIONS am 29.05.2023
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Travelling Man
Hip-Hop/Rap - Erschienen bei MonoAtomic-Gold Productions am 15.02.2023
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Pimp-Shit
Hip-Hop/Rap - Erschienen bei MONOATOMIC-GOLD-PRODUCTIONS am 29.05.2023
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Big Ballin
Willis Jackson, Lab Boy Ent Music
Hip-Hop/Rap - Erschienen bei MONOATOMIC-GOLD-PRODUTIONS am 27.05.2023
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Black Hand Side
Hip-Hop/Rap - Erschienen bei Aaron Woolridge Music am 01.01.2024
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Back in D Day
Hip-Hop/Rap - Erschienen bei MONOATOMIC-GOLD PRODUCTIONS am 20.04.2024
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