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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Love Ballin
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by MONOATOMIC-GOLD PRODUCTIONS on Apr 20, 2024
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It'S Goin Down
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by MONOATOMIC-GOLD PRODUCTIONS on Feb 14, 2024
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Weight-N-Gold
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by MONOATOMIC-GOLD PRODUCTIONS on Mar 26, 2024
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Roll N with Us
Dance - Released by MONOATOMIC-GOLD PRODUCTIONS on Apr 20, 2024
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Dance
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by MONOATOMIC-GOLD PRODUCTIONS on Apr 20, 2024
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3Rd Eye so Open
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by MONOATOMIC-GOLD PRODUCTIONS on Apr 20, 2024
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Brand New
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by MONOATOMIC-GOLD PRODUCTIONS on Apr 20, 2024
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Man King
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Aaron Woolridge Music on Jan 1, 2024
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O Shitz Madness
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by MONOATOMIC-GOLD PRODUCTIONS on Apr 20, 2024
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Do-N-It (Remix)
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by MONOATOMIC-GOLD-PRODUCTIONS on May 29, 2023
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L.I.A (Remix)
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Aaron Woolridge Music on Jan 1, 2024
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Dont Be Foolish
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by MONOATOMIC-GOLD PRODUTIONS on Mar 3, 2023
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Chain Reaction
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by MonoAtomic-Gold Productions on Mar 30, 2023
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Joy Ride
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Aaron Woolridge Music on Jan 1, 2024
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Travellin Man
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by MONOATOMIC-GOLD-PRODUCTIONS on May 29, 2023
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It's Like That (Re-Mix)
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by MONOATOMIC-GOLD-PRODUCTIONS on May 29, 2023
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Travelling Man
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by MonoAtomic-Gold Productions on Feb 15, 2023
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Pimp-Shit
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by MONOATOMIC-GOLD-PRODUCTIONS on May 29, 2023
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Big Ballin
Willis Jackson, Lab Boy Ent Music
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by MONOATOMIC-GOLD-PRODUTIONS on May 27, 2023
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