Joe Carroll (singer)

Joe "Bebop" Carroll (November 25, 1919 – February 1, 1981) was an American jazz vocalist who worked with Dizzy Gillespie between 1949 and 1953. His collaborations with Gillespie include the humorous songs "Swing Low, Sweet Cadillac" and "Oo Bla Dee."

Career

A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was born Joseph Paul Taylor.[1] In 1949 he became a member of the Dizzy Gillespie big band.[1] The band broke up a year later, but Carroll continued in a small group formed by Gillespie.[1] In 1953 he left Gillespie and pursued a solo career, recording albums for Epic in the 1950s.[1]

Discography

As leader
  • Joe Carroll with the Ray Bryant Quintet (Epic, 1956)
  • School Days with Dizzy Gillespie, Milt Jackson (Regent, 1957)
  • Man with a Happy Sound (Charlie Parker, 1962)
  • The Bebop Singers (Prestige, 1970)
  • Jumpin' at Jazzmania (Jazzmania, 1978)
  • The Epic and Prestige Sessions and More (Fresh Sound, 2017)

As sideman

With Dizzy Gillespie

References
  1. Yanow, Scott (2008). The Jazz Singers: The Ultimate Guide. Backbeat. pp. 41–42. ISBN 978-0-87930-825-4.
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