Charles "Cow Cow" Davenport

Charles
Born: Apr 26, 1894 in Anniston, AL
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Died: Dec 3, 1955 in Cleveland, OH
Styles: Piano Blues, Boogie-Woogie, Prewar Blues, Acoustic Blues, Vaudeville Blues
Biography: Charles "Cow Cow" Davenport is one of those seldom remembered names in the annals of early blues history. But a little investigation will unearth the salient fact that he played an important part in developing one of the most enduring strains of the music; yes, "Cow Cow" Davenport was one hell of a boogie-woogie ...Read full biography
Cow Cow Davenport Vol. 1 (1925-1929)
Released: 1994
Label: Document Records
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The complete output of pianist/singer Cow Cow Davenport as a leader has been made available on two CDs by Europe's Document CD; his sideman dates are also available on two other CDs. Because Cow Cow (named ...Read full review
Cow Cow Davenport Vol. 2 (1929-1945)
Released: 1994
Label: Document Records
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The second half of the Cow Cow Davenport story (the two Document CDs in this series have all of his recordings as a leader) features Davenport in a variety of settings: solo in 1929; sharing vocal duets ...Read full review
More Cow Cow Davenport albums: Compilations (7)
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