Champion Jack Dupree

Champion Jack Dupree
Born: Jul 23, 1909 in New Orleans, LA
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Died: Jan 21, 1992 in Hanover, Germany
Genre: Blues
Styles: Piano Blues, Chicago Blues, New Orleans Blues, Acoustic Chicago Blues, Early R&B
Biography: A formidable contender in the ring before he shifted his focus to pounding the piano instead, Champion Jack Dupree often injected his lyrics with a rowdy sense of down-home humor. But there was nothing lighthearted about his rock-solid way with a boogie; when he shouted "Shake Baby Shake," the entire ...Read full biography
Blues From The Gutter
Released: 1958
Label: Atlantic Jazz
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The 1958 masterwork album of Champion Jack Dupree's long and prolific career. Cut in New York (in stereo!) with a blasting band that included saxist Pete Brown and guitarist Larry Dale, the Jerry Wexler-produced ...Read full review
Back Home In New Orleans
Released: 1990
Label: Rounder Records
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By far the best of Dupree's three albums for Bullseye Blues, this collection was cut during the pianist's first trip home to the Crescent City in 36 long years. With his longtime accompanist Kenn Lending ...Read full review
More Champion Jack Dupree albums: Main Albums (54), Compilations (40), DVD/Video (2)
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