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In the final episode of this 2007 series, Suzi profiles Big Joe Turner who was one of the first artists to mix R&B with boogie-woogie, resulting in jump blues.

In the final episode of this 2007 series, Suzi profiles Big Joe Turner who was born in Kansas City in 1911.

The "Boss of the Blues" was one of the first artists to mix R&B with boogie-woogie, resulting in jump blues - a style that presaged the birth of rock and roll. His enjoyed a long career, continuing to record and perform until his death in 1985.

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 29 Mar 2012 21:30

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  • Wed 7 Nov 2007 23:00
  • Thu 29 Mar 2012 21:30