Jimmy Witherspoon (1920-1997)

Blues Artists

Jimmy Witherspoon (1920-1997) was born in Gurdon, Arkansas.

Here’s a video of Jimmy Witherspoon, Ben Webster and the Vince Guaraldi Trio recorded at KQED in San Francisco, circa early 1960s.

Jimmy Witherspoon performing It’s A Low Down Dirty Shame on the Frankly Jazz TV program, circa early 1960’s

Jimmy Witherspoon performing Nothing’s Changed, backed by Robben Ford on guitar, circa 1972/1973

Jimmy Witherspoon covering Willie Dixon‘s Spoonful, backed by Robben Ford on guitar, circa 1972/1973

Jimmy Witherspoon with Art Pepper in Los Angeles, 1981

Jimmy Witherspoon performing his signature tune, Ain’t Nobody’s Business, at the Lighthouse Cafe in Los Angeles, circa 1980s.

Jimmy Witherspoon doing Good Morning Blues

Here are links to additional information about Jimmy Witherspoon:

• Wikipedia
• Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture

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