Jimmy Rushing — Goin’ To Chicago

Jimmy Rushing, Count Basie, Ben Webster et al - what more do you want?

Blues Shouters

A blues shouter is a blues singer, often male, capable of singing with a band. The singer must project, or "shout", to be heard over the drums and musical instruments of the band. Blues shouting was a major pathway by which jazz music edged over into rock and roll. It was also popular before the advent of microphones.



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