Genre: Jump Blues
Jump Blues refers to an uptempo, jazz-tinged style of blues that first came to prominence in the mid- to late '40s. Usually featuring a vocalist in front of a large, horn-driven orchestra or medium sized combo with multiple horns, the style is earmarked by a driving rhythm, intensely shouted vocals, and honking tenor saxophone solos -- (read more)
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Albums
Featured Albums (view all Jump Blues albums)
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Helen Humes: Tain't Nobody's Biz-Ness If I Do
1959 Contemporary -
Various Artists: Bullet Records Rhythm & Blues
2007 Blue Label -
Various Artists: Central Avenue Sounds: Jazz In Los Angeles 1921-1956
1999 Rhino -
Louis Jordan: The Millennium Collection: The Best Of
1999 Universal -
Various Artists: Ultra-Lounge, Vol.5: Wild, Cool & Swingin'
1996 Capitol -
Big Joe Turner: Joe Turner-Rockin' The Blues
2000 Collectables
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