Uploaded by randomandrare on Aug 28, 2009
I do not own the copyright to this recording. This video is for historical and educational purposes
Wynonie Harris (born in Omaha, NB. on 7/24/1915) was a successful "jump blues" singer in the 1940's and 1950's. He made his recording debut in 1945 for the Philo and Apollo labels. Later that year he also recorded with "The Hamptone All Stars" backed by jazz musicians such as Arnett Cobb and Milt Buckner for the Hamp-Tone label. In 1946 Jim Bulliet invited him to Nashville, Tn. to record for his Bullet label. The sessions produced two 78 RPM records. When Wynonie showed up to the studio he brought along with him an unknown piano player by the name of Herman Blount. Blount wouldn't be a sideman for long as he later became known in music circles as the space/jazz artist Sun Ra. I have included some photos of Sun Ra in the intro, one is an early photo of his group "Arkestra". The rest of the photos are of Wynonie Harris himself. Jim Bulliet rounded out the sessions with some local R&B musicians. Wynonie made his last recordings in 1964. He passed away in Los Angeles, CA. on 6/14/1969).
Wynonie Harris:Vocals
Herman Blount (Sun Ra):Piano
Jackie Allen:Trumpet
Jimmie Jackson:Tenor Sax
All other musicians unknown
Recorded in Nashville, TN. 1946
Originally released on Bullet 251 (78 RPM)
This recording taken from the 8CD Box Set "A Shot In The Dark:Nashville Jumps 1945-1955"
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great to hear early sun ra
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Thanks for posting this song by the great Wynonie Harris. The first record I heard of his was "Confessin' the Blues/Bloodshot Eyes".
Where did you get the great poorhouse photos? (I see two of them in your montage).
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thanks for posting I just love Wynonie Harris
razstas 1 year ago
@razstas You're very welcome
randomandrare 1 year ago
Hi Sister!
It's been so long now since I've made the video that I don't remember where I found the photos.
This track by Wynonie predates the recordings that he made for King Records by several years. It was one of his very early recordings.
Thank you for your comment!
Mike
randomandrare 2 years ago