King Fleming Quintette - Williams Blues - COMPACT DISCS [CD]
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Jazz pianist and bandleader King Fleming was born Walter Fleming on the North side of Chicago, on May 4, 1922. In 1942-1943, he led a popular Swing band in Chicago. After service in the Navy, he recorded in Los Angeles with groups led by Johnny Alston and King Perry before returning to Chicago in November 1946. Despite regular work in the clubs and occasional recording gigs as a session pianist, this 1954 single for Chicago's Blue Lake tag, marked his first session as a leader. Fleming's combo consisted of the fine tenor saxophonist John Neely, bassist Russell Williams, and drummer Aubrie Jones. Jazz singer Lorez Alexandria made her recording debut on this session; she sings solo on InchWilliams' BluesInch and participates in the bop-oriented vocal ensemble that graces the flip side, InchOne O'Clock Jump.Inch Newly remastered.
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- GenreJazzDescriptionJazz pianist and bandleader King Fleming was born Walter Fleming on the North side of Chicago, on May 4, 1922. In 1942-1943, he led a popular Swing band in Chicago. After service in the Navy, he recorded in Los Angeles with groups led by Johnny Alston and King Perry before returning to Chicago in November 1946. Despite regular work in the clubs and occasional recording gigs as a session pianist, this 1954 single for Chicago's Blue Lake tag, marked his first session as a leader. Fleming's combo consisted of the fine tenor saxophonist John Neely, bassist Russell Williams, and drummer Aubrie Jones. Jazz singer Lorez Alexandria made her recording debut on this session; she sings solo on InchWilliams' BluesInch and participates in the bop-oriented vocal ensemble that graces the flip side, InchOne O'Clock Jump.Inch Newly remastered.ArtistKing Fleming QuintetteTitleWilliams BluesFormatCDLabelEssential Media Mod
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