Joe Liggins was an influential American R&B and jazz pianist and bandleader born on July 9, 1915, in Seminole, Oklahoma, notable for his smooth, honeyed style that lent his music a distinctive allure. He moved to Los Angeles in the 1930s, where he launched his music career and later formed his band, Joe Liggins and His Honeydrippers, which became one of the pivotal groups in the development of rhythm and blues during the mid-20th century.

Liggins found his first major success with the hit "The Honeydripper" in 1945, which topped the Billboard Race Records chart for 18 weeks and became one of the biggest R&B records of the 1940s. His subsequent releases, such as "Dripper's Boogie" and "Pink Champagne," further cemented his reputation as a pioneer of the jump blues genre, combining elements of boogie-woogie, jazz, and blues. Although his popularity waned with the emergence of rock and roll, his influence endured, with many of his songs later being covered by other artists and bands. Joe Liggins continued performing into the 1980s, leaving behind a legacy that would earn him a rightful place in the pantheon of rhythm and blues greats. He passed away on July 26, 1987, but his music continues to be celebrated, especially through compilations such as "Boogie Woogie Classics - Joe Liggins West Coast Jump Band" and "Joe Liggins & The Honeydrippers," which showcase his exceptional talent and contributions to American music.

Genres

Jazz Blues

Jump Blues

Piano Blues

Rhythm And Blues

Latest Release

Boogie Woogie Classics - Joe Liggins West Coast Jump Band

Joe Liggins

Album - 11 Tracks - Released September 15, 2023