Joe Williams, American jazz and blues singer. Winner Downbeat Readers Poll, 1955-1956. Downbeat International Critics Poll, 1955, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, D.J. Poll, Billboard magazine, 1959; recipient Top award Rhythm and Blues Magazine, 1956, Grammy award for Best Jazz Vocal, 1984.
Background
Williams, Joe was born on December 12, 1918 in Cordele, Georgia, United States.