Joe Williams (born Joseph Goreed; December 12, 1918 – March 29, 1999) was an American jazz singer. He sang with big bands such as the Count Basie Orchestra and the Lionel Hampton Orchestra and with his combos. He sang in two films with the Basie orchestra and sometimes worked as an actor.
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Count Basie Orchestra
American big band led by Count Basie
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Roy McCurdy
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Al Aarons
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Frank Rosolino
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Gary Smulyan
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Richard Williams
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