Joe Thomas (6)

American jazz saxophonist, bassist, vocal coach ([a=The Beavers (10)], [a=The Ravens (2)]), producer, arranger and songwriter active in New York, NY. Often co-wrote songs with [a=Howard Biggs], such as "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry Over You". Often associated with the publisher [l=Raleigh Music]. Started playing in the 1920s for [a=Jelly Roll Morton], gave up to become a vocal coach in the 1940s. Later became an A&R executive for [l=Decca] and [l=RCA Victor], beginning his prolific songwriting career. May have produced and played bass on early 50s [l=Victor] recordings of [a=Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup]. Also known as a recording artist/bandleader Joey Thomas. Brother of [a=Walter Thomas]. Born: 23 December 1908, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA - Died: 15 April 1997, New York City, New York, USA

[b]Not to be confused with Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra saxophonist [a=Joe Thomas (3)].[/b]