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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Certified (feat. The Big Hash)
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Cutthroat Entertainment on Jan 1, 2000
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Need You Back
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Ftd Fraternity on Jan 22, 2013
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All Shades of Brown
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Centurian Music Group on Mar 12, 2020
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Take-It-Easy
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by MONOATOMIC-GOLD-PRODUCTIONS on May 29, 2023
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Feel Free
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by MONOATOMIC-GOLD PRODUTIONS on Apr 15, 2023
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Certified (feat. The Big Hash)
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Cutthroat Entertainment on Jan 1, 2000
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Grounded Love
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Aaron Woolridge Music on Jan 1, 2024
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L.I.A. (Leave It Alone)
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by MonoAtomic-Gold Productions on Jan 1, 2023
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Appletown
Blues - Released by Catching the Sky Records, LLC on Jan 1, 2013
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BEST YEAR OF MY LIFE
WILLIAM BLACKSMITH, ThatKidScott, Willis Jackson
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by WILLIAM BLACKSMITH on Dec 29, 2023
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Shition
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Aaron Woolridge Music on Jan 1, 2024
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Let's Make Love
R&B - Released by Centurian Music Group on Apr 16, 2020
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Doin-It
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by MONO ATOMIC-GOLD PRODUCTIONS on Feb 23, 2023
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Carlito's Way
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Mo Chedda Records on May 1, 2019
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Feel Free-2
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by MONOATOMIC-GOLD-PRODUCTIONS on May 29, 2023
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X Get Away
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Aaron Woolridge Music on Jan 1, 2024
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Rage Kage
Dr. Disco, Halvlitern, Willis Jackson
Electronic - Released by Dr. Disco on Oct 8, 2019
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