Willard McDaniel

Willard McDaniel (November 15, 1915 December 13, 1961)[1] was an American jazz and blues singer and pianist.

He was born in Stamps, Arkansas.[1] He started playing the piano at an early age. He lived in California from the mid-1930s, where he began playing in Hollywood with Roy Milton's group, later working as a session musician at Specialty Records. He performed in a distinctive stride piano style that has been compared to Fats Waller. McDaniel released most of his work during the 1950s.[2] In 1958, Crown Records issued his album 88 a la Carte, with McDaniel leading a jazz trio performing standards in an easy listening style.[3]

He died in 1961 in Los Angeles, aged 46.[1]

Discography

His work is also featured on a range other records, including Singin' the Blues and was a member of the band Gene Phillips & His Rhythm Aces.[4]

He contributed to films such as Young Man with a Horn, Panic in the Streets and The World in His Arms.[5] Compilations include 100 Christmas Blues - Songs To Get You Through The Cold released in 2014, Blues 'N Boogie in 2012, and Specialty Legends Of Boogie Woogie released in 1992.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues - A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara: Praeger Publishers. p. 297. ISBN 978-0313344237.
  2. "Willard McDaniel". discogs. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
  3. Review of 88 a la Carte, Allmusic.com. Retrieved 3 November 2016
  4. Gordon, Marshal Royal with Claire P. (2001). Marshal Royal Jazz Survivor. London: Continuum International Pub. Group. p. 149. ISBN 9781441180698. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
  5. "88" a la carte (Vinyl record sleeve ed.). Crown Records. 1958.
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