# Jimmy Witherspoon
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James Witherspoon (August 8, 1920 – September 18, 1997) was an American jump blues singer.
== Early life and career ==
Witherspoon was born in Gurdon, Arkansas. He first attracted attention singing in Calcutta, India, with Teddy Weatherford's band, which made regular radio broadcasts over the U.S. Armed Forces Radio Service during World War II. Witherspoon made his first records with Jay McShann's band in 1945.
Episode 441: Bluesyer Christmas and Americana (part 2 of 2)
Pacific Street Blues & AmericanaDecember 21, 202523. The Allman Brothers (Live) / You Don't Love Me24. Roomful of Blues / Santa, Do You Ever Get the Blues 25. Norah Jones / Christmas Don't Be Late26. Jamie Cullum / So Many Santas27. Tony Christie / Merry Christmas Everybody 28. Jimmy Witherspoon / …
Teddy Edwards
Saxophonist Teddy Edwards was born in Jackson, Mississippi on April 26, 1924. His grandfather and other family members were leading local musicians, and Teddy began playing the alto sax as a youth. By age 12 he had played in some professional settings himself. As a teenager he went to Detroit to …
Lessons in Leaderlessness: Russell Ferrante of The Yellowjackets
Russell Ferrante is a founding member of the legendary fusion band, the Yellowjackets. He spoke with Jazz88 Morning Host Peter Solomon about his musical path, including an eye-opening first tour with blues singer Jimmy Witherspoon. He also discussed the collaboration with guitarist Robben Ford that…
Lessons in Leaderlessness: Russell Ferrante of The Yellowjackets
Russell Ferrante is a founding member of the legendary fusion band, the Yellowjackets. He spoke with Jazz88 Morning Host Peter Solomon about his musical path, including an eye-opening first tour with blues singer Jimmy Witherspoon. He also discussed the collaboration with guitarist Robben Ford that…
Episode #846 – Jay McShann
Air Week: July 20-26, 2026
Jay McShann
Jay McShann was a pioneer of Rhythm & Blues, cutting his teeth as a swing bandleader, arriving in Kansas City just as it was becoming a jazz mecca. In 1937, he heard the young Charlie Parker and asked him to join his band. “Bird” was on McShann’s…
This Week In The Blues: August 2 - August 8, 2026
HEY BLUES FANSHere's the latest episode of "This Week In The Blues" for the week of August 2 - August 8, 2026.Some of the highlights include of the pioneering musicians of the Delta blues, Willie Brown, Texas blues singer and piano player Big Walter Price, Jimmy Witherspoon, one of the leading blue…
On this day in Blues history for August 18th
Today’s show features music performed by Elvis Presley and Jimmy Witherspoon
A Tribute to Jim Haden, Charlie's Bass-Playing Big Brother, Part 1
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit joshhaden.substack.com
On the evening of 29 March 1984, Mark Crawford, the host of Reno, Nevada public radio station KUNR’s Just Jazz, had an announcement to make. That night’s episode would be a memorial tribute to legendary local jazz …
VINYL RELICS | 1976’s Changin’ Times: Ike White’s Soulful Prison-Born Masterpiece
EPYSODE 91: Changin' Times by Ike White.
Guest: Producer Jerry Goldstein.
Additional commentary by The Psychedelic Wizard, Uncle Herff.
This week we explore the incredible true story behind Changin’ Times, the remarkable 1976 album by the mysterious and immensely talented Ike White. Recorded w…
1976’s Changin’ Times: Ike White’s Soulful Prison-Born Masterpiece
EPYSODE 91: Changin' Times by Ike White.
Guest: Producer Jerry Goldstein.
Additional commentary by The Psychedelic Wizard, Uncle Herff.
This week we explore the incredible true story behind Changin’ Times, the remarkable 1976 album by the mysterious and immensely talented Ike White. Recorded w…
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