Release Date: 18/09/26 - Live At The Blueport Lounge
This record will be released
Bill Beau was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, but was raised in the western provinces of the country. During his high school years, at the height of the boogie-woogie boom, Beau listened to the music of Meade Lux Lewis, Pete Johnson, and Albert Ammons.
Artist: Bill Beau Trio
Genre: Jazz
Label: Mo-jazz Records
In 1958 Bill Beau's love of music compelled him to direct all of his energy toward the perfection of his musical talent, so he decided to settle permanently in Los Angeles. Beau first worked there as a vibraphonist, gigging with such stars as Ben Webster, Rex Stewart, Pete Fountain, and Stuff Smith. Once, when his regular organist failed to show up for a date, Beau ended up on the Hammond. Beau then formed his own group, and the trio got a standing date at the Blue Port Lounge. The other two members of the trio are Jo Stafford on guitar, Lorenzo Green on drums, plus the pretty and petite vocalist with the group, Chi Chi.
About the artist
Beau listened to the music of Meade Lux Lewis, Pete Johnson, and Albert Ammons. It was while in high school that Bill got his first gig. He played piano and worked with Wilf Harper, a guitarist of local renown. Beau played on weekends and during the week worked as a clothing salesman, stock clerk, refinery worker, service station attendant and freight checker. He travelled all across Canada, and finally landed in Los Angeles, California.
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- Standard Pressing
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