Johnny Otis / Harlem Nocturne

1945 Excelsior sides /
Rene Block on Alto Sax

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Music

Tags:

• sax
• big
• band
• r&b
• blues

[tonespinner]

Is this the Johnny Otis that is Shuggie Otis' father?

[1Bluesboy1]

@tonespinner Yes!

[JubalCalif]

This song was written by Earl Hagen, NOT Johnny Otis.

[david91326]

R.I.P. Johnny Otis - He passed away on January 17, 2012 at the age of 90.

[newaccountdebzbd]

Damn, makes me want to don a trench coat and tail somebody through the sin-stinkin streets.

[beaconmike]

I did not realize that Johnny and Etta had both passed away the same week. That is almost eerie, in that it was Mr. Otis, who first auditioned Etta and signed her to a recording contract.

[dal4018]

@beaconmike Your probably right.

[beaconmike]

@dal4018 It was also probably used in the original Mike Hammer series in the 50's.

[bearriver666]

@tonespinner Yes

[fredb8267]

RIP Johnny....thanks for this one and many others...

[MrKaydewest]

RIP JOHNNY OTIS - LORENZO MENDOZA

[dal4018]

@tonespinner YES IT IS!!!!!!!!! This was usd as theme music for the 80's tv show MIKE HAMMER!!!!!!!!!!

[rhonddanunes]

@JubalCalif ; True. But big props to Johnny for helping other musicians to break into the business including Etta James and Big Mama Thornton. RIP Johnny.

[GrimlyFiendishJr]

as one of those who played his work and listened attentively in Berkeley; TYVM for all you've done and we will remember you now and always [deeisaac/KALX 90.7fm 1978-1983]