jump blues artists
6 published jump blues artists, led by Big Joe Turner, Brian Setzer and Roy Brown.
At a glance
6 published jump blues artists; 56 studio albums have verified cover art.
- Published artists0 tier 1 · 3 tier 2 · 3 tier 3
- 6
- Release groups
- 211
- Studio albums
- 76
- Albums with cover artverified Cover Art Archive
- 56
- Timeline events
- 100
- Average career spanfirst to last dated release
- 55.6 years
- Full biographies
- 6
- Biography words
- 12,221
When they started
Debut decade from each artist's earliest dated release. Most debuts fell in the 1940s (2 artists).
| Decade | Artists |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 1 |
| 1940s | 2 |
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 1 |
Where they come from
Countries with the most jump blues artists. United States leads with 6.
Often paired with
Genres that share artists with jump blues. The most shared is blues, with 2 artists in both.
Covers from jump blues
56 studio albums have verified cover art. The 12 shown come from the most famous artists.
Kansas City Style
Big Joe Turner · 2024
The Midnight Special
Big Joe Turner · 2002
Rocks in My Bed
Big Joe Turner · 2000
Life Ain't Easy
Big Joe Turner · 1994
Flip, Flop & Fly
Big Joe Turner · 1989
Blues Train
Big Joe Turner · 1986
Everyday I Have the Blues
Big Joe Turner · 1978
Big Joe Rides Again
Big Joe Turner · 1960
Big Joe Is Here
Big Joe Turner · 1959
Rockin’ the Blues
Big Joe Turner · 1958
Rock & Roll
Big Joe Turner · 1957
The Boss of the Blues Sings Kansas City Jazz
Big Joe Turner · 1956
Leaders
Big Joe Turner has the most release groups (99); Big Joe Turner the longest career (85 years); Big Joe Turner the most awards (4).
Most prolific
| Artist | release groups |
|---|---|
| Big Joe Turner | 99 |
| Illinois Jacquet | 52 |
| Roy Brown | 24 |
| Brian Setzer | 22 |
| Big Bad Voodoo Daddy | 14 |
Longest careers
first to last dated release
| Artist | years |
|---|---|
| Big Joe Turner | 85 |
| Roy Brown | 73 |
| Illinois Jacquet | 60 |
| Brian Setzer | 37 |
| Big Bad Voodoo Daddy | 23 |
Most decorated
| Artist | awards |
|---|---|
| Big Joe Turner | 4 |
Most famous jump blues artists

Big Joe Turner
United States · Person · born 1911
blues, jump blues
30 wikis
Brian Setzer
United States · Person · born 1959
rockabilly, alternative rock, swing, jump blues
18 wikis

Roy Brown
United States · Person · born 1925
rockabilly, rhythm and blues, blues, jump blues
19 wikis

Illinois Jacquet
United States · Person · born 1922
swing, bebop, Dixieland jazz, jump blues
14 wikis
Kings of Rhythm
United States · Group · 1947–present
jump blues
4 wikis

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
United States · Group · 1989–present
jazz, lounge music, jump blues, swing revival
13 wikis