Lloyd Glenn

Lloyd Glenn was a talented pianist and one of the key figures in the evolution of West Coast blues and R&B during the 1940s and 1950s. Born in Texas in 1909, Glenn carved out an influential role in both performing and arranging, blending swinging jazz flourishes with rich blues melodies. He played alongside and recorded with a number of legendary artists, including T-Bone Walker and Lowell Fulson, helping to shape the sound of modern blues piano.

In addition to his session work, Glenn also enjoyed a successful solo career, best known for his instrumental hits like “Chica Boo,” which topped the R&B charts in 1951. His style—smooth, laid-back, and bluesy—helped bridge the gap between jump blues and early rock 'n' roll. Glenn continued performing and recording well into the 1970s, leaving behind a legacy that deeply influenced future generations of blues and R&B musicians.

Genres

Boogie-woogie

Blues

R&b

Rock

Soul

Jazz

Gospel

Swing

Jump Blues

Related Artists

Ray Charles

Big Joe Turner

Amos Milburn

Professor Longhair

T-Bone Walker

Nat King Cole

Champion Jack Dupree

Charles Brown

Jay McShann

Otis Spann

Pete Johnson

B.B. King

Latest Release

Old Time Shuffle - the Piano Blues of Lloyd Glenn

Lloyd Glenn

Album - 11 Tracks - Released February 17, 2023