R & B, Blues, Soul Willis Jackson- rocking like there's no tomorrow!

[Jules]

This one's, well, honk-some in the extreme- punk rock circa 1955

 

[amysmith]

This one's, well, honk-some in the extreme- punk rock circa 1955

I love this video!!

 

[thomsax]

Wild clip. Willis Jackson was successful at Saxbattles. But the master at the batles was Illinois Jacquets.

 

[Jules]

I feel jackson must have been an intimidating opponent- solely from his raw power and energy level!

 

[thomsax]

*Gator Tail" Jackson - the honking saxes answer to Mike Tyson! I found an acticle about honking and the battles. From the magazine "Record Hunter" May 1991.

Thomas

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