Joe Sullivan

Joe Sullivan was an American jazz pianist born in Chicago on November 4, 1906. A talented musician from a young age, Sullivan studied classical piano for 12 years before turning to jazz. He became an important figure in the Chicago jazz scene of the 1920s, playing with notable musicians like Jimmy McPartland, Frank Teschemacher, and Gene Krupa. Sullivan's style blended influences from Earl Hines and Fats Waller, developing into a unique approach that helped define Chicago-style jazz piano.

Throughout his career, Sullivan played with various prominent artists and bands, including a stint as Bing Crosby's accompanist and time with the Bob Crosby Orchestra. He composed several well-known jazz pieces, including "Little Rock Getaway." Despite battling tuberculosis in the late 1930s, Sullivan continued to perform and record, though his later years saw him fade from the spotlight. He passed away on October 13, 1971, in San Francisco.

Genres

Ragtime

Power Pop

Jazz

Latest Release

The Ghost

Joe Sullivan

Single - Released December 1, 2021