album · June 16, 1964
Blues Around the Clock
Original Blues ClassicsSee this day
bluesrhythm and bluesjazz
This 1964 album for Original Blues Classics finds Witherspoon in fine form, delivering a set of blues standards with his signature jazz-tinged approach.
- The album was recorded in Chicago.
- It was released on the Original Blues Classics label.
- The album features a blend of blues and jazz influences.
Jimmy Witherspoon was a blues singer from Arkansas known for his jazz-inflected, urbane style. By 1964, he had released a string of popular singles and albums, establishing himself as a consistent presence in blues and jazz circles.
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