http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.60158&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.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 Jazzen720Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:29:06 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.60158&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.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://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.1964691&variant=play&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.rss Vocal Jazz Mon, 1 Jan 1990 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Joe Williams on Rhapsody Online 1964691 tra.1964691 Joe Williams art.60158 0.99 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 Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas tra.1964691 278000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.1964691&variant=play&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.1964691&variant=data&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.1964697&variant=play&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.rss Vocal Jazz Mon, 1 Jan 1990 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Joe Williams on 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(with Jimmy Jones Orchestra) tra.2738594 153000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2738594&variant=play&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2738594&variant=data&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2738604&variant=play&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.rss Vocal Jazz Tue, 18 Nov 1997 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Joe Williams on Rhapsody Online 2738604 tra.2738604 Joe Williams art.60158 0.99 The Best Of Joe Williams alb.126240 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/5/0/2/2/492205_170x170.jpg 1997-11-18 00:00:00.0 1997-11-18 00:00:00.0 true Goin' To Chicago (with Lambert, Hendricks & Ross/Count Basie & His Orchestra) tra.2738604 250000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2738604&variant=play&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2738604&variant=data&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2738933&variant=play&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.rss Vocal Jazz Sun, 1 Jan 1961 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Joe Williams on Rhapsody Online 2738933 tra.2738933 Joe Williams art.60158 0.99 Together / Have A Good Time alb.95547 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/4/4/0/3/513044_170x170.jpg 2001-09-11 00:00:00.0 1961-01-01 00:00:00.0 true Lover Come Back To Me tra.2738933 248000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2738933&variant=play&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2738933&variant=data&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2738944&variant=play&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.rss Vocal Jazz Sun, 1 Jan 1961 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Joe Williams on Rhapsody Online 2738944 tra.2738944 Joe Williams art.60158 0.99 Together / Have A Good Time alb.95547 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/4/4/0/3/513044_170x170.jpg 2001-09-11 00:00:00.0 1961-01-01 00:00:00.0 true Moonlight In Vermont tra.2738944 137000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2738944&variant=play&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2738944&variant=data&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2738928&variant=play&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.rss Vocal Jazz Sun, 1 Jan 1961 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Joe Williams on Rhapsody Online 2738928 tra.2738928 Joe Williams art.60158 0.99 Together / Have A Good Time alb.95547 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/4/4/0/3/513044_170x170.jpg 2001-09-11 00:00:00.0 1961-01-01 00:00:00.0 true Aren't You Glad You're You tra.2738928 147000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2738928&variant=play&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2738928&variant=data&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.6640236&variant=play&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.rss Vocal Jazz Thu, 18 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0800 Top 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13243823 tra.13243823 Joe Williams art.60158 0.99 Music For Lovers alb.13243531 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/3/5/2/9/969253_170x170.jpg 2007-01-16 00:00:00.0 2007-01-15 00:00:00.0 true You Are Too Beautiful tra.13243823 163000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.13243823&variant=play&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.13243823&variant=data&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2499895&variant=play&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.rss Vocal Jazz Tue, 16 Nov 1993 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Joe Williams on Rhapsody Online 2499895 tra.2499895 Joe Williams art.60158 0.99 Every Day: The Best Of The Verve Years alb.238385 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/2/2/3/1323227_170x170.jpg 2006-07-18 00:00:00.0 1993-11-16 00:00:00.0 true Come Rain Or Come Shine tra.2499895 238000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2499895&variant=play&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2499895&variant=data&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2500063&variant=play&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.rss Vocal Jazz Tue, 2 Mar 1971 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Joe Williams on Rhapsody Online 2500063 tra.2500063 Joe Williams art.60158 0.99 Heart & Soul of Joe Williams & George Shearing alb.196420 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/1/2/7/5/685721_170x170.jpg 2001-10-23 00:00:00.0 1971-03-02 00:00:00.0 true Blues In My Heart tra.2500063 200000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2500063&variant=play&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2500063&variant=data&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2718567&variant=play&rws=%2Fjoe-williams%2Ftop-tracks.rss Vocal Jazz Tue, 28 Feb 1995 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by Joe Williams on Rhapsody Online 2718567 tra.2718567 Joe Williams art.60158 0.99 Jazz Round Midnight alb.116936 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