http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.60158&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Fdiscography.rssOne of the few great male jazz singers in history, Williams got his start in the late 1930s in Chicago. But it wasn't until the '40s, and his sessions with renowned vibraphonist Lionel Hampton, that he rose to national stardom. In the '50s, Williams sang for Count Basie's big band, where he recorded his first hit, "Every Day I Have the Blues," in 1951. Unlike his flute-voiced predecessor in Basie's band, Jimmy Rushing, Williams sang in a buttery-smooth, dark baritone. His naturalistic phrasing -- inspired by Frank Sinatra -- combined with his subtle slides in pitch make his voice sound warm and comfortable. And his vibrato states its presence without dominating. Williams' greatness stems in part from his versatility as a singer. Tunes such as "Boogie Woogie (I May Be Wrong)" showcase his considerable talent as a blues singer. His scatting on "How High the Moon" reveals a keen, bebop-influenced sense of melody, while "Getting Some Fun Out of Life" demonstrates his understated yet sensitive treatment of ballads. - Noah EnelowVocal Jazzen720Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:16:12 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.60158&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Fdiscography.rss One of the few great male jazz singers in history, Williams got his start in the late 1930s in Chicago. But it wasn't until the '40s, and his sessions with renowned vibraphonist Lionel Hampton, that he rose to national stardom. In the '50s, Williams sang for Count Basie's big band, where he recorded his first hit, "Every Day I Have the Blues," in 1951. Unlike his flute-voiced predecessor in Basie's band, Jimmy Rushing, Williams sang in a buttery-smooth, dark baritone. His naturalistic phrasing -- inspired by Frank Sinatra -- combined with his subtle slides in pitch make his voice sound warm and comfortable. And his vibrato states its presence without dominating. Williams' greatness stems in part from his versatility as a singer. Tunes such as "Boogie Woogie (I May Be Wrong)" showcase his considerable talent as a blues singer. His scatting on "How High the Moon" reveals a keen, bebop-influenced sense of melody, while "Getting Some Fun Out of Life" demonstrates his understated yet sensitive treatment of ballads. - Noah Enelow http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.22058447&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Fdiscography.rss Vocal Jazz Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Joe Williams Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.22058447 alb.22058447 Joe Williams art.60158 8.99 Mr. Williams, Vol. 2 alb.22058447 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/5/3/8/0/1330835_170x170.jpg 2008-06-30 00:00:00.0 2008-06-30 00:00:00.0 true false single http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.22058447&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.22058447&variant=data&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.22058446&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Fdiscography.rss Vocal Jazz Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Joe Williams Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.22058446 alb.22058446 Joe Williams art.60158 8.99 Mr. 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00:00:00 -0800 Joe Williams Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.166680 alb.166680 Joe Williams art.60158 9.99 That Holiday Feeling alb.166680 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/0/9/2/6/1316290_170x170.jpg 1990-11-06 00:00:00.0 1990-01-01 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.166680&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.166680&variant=data&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Fdiscography.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.238382&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Fdiscography.rss Vocal Jazz Tue, 21 Sep 2004 00:00:00 -0700 Joe Williams Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.238382 alb.238382 Joe Williams art.60158 9.99 In Good Company alb.238382 http://i.realone.com/assets/rn/cms/2004/album_170x170/In_Good_Company_162.6486022.jpg 2004-09-21 00:00:00.0 1989-01-21 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.238382&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Fdiscography.rss 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