p, 1907-1984 US, New Orleans
Musician of Blues and Jazz
A.k.a. Isidore Washington
American jazz and blues pianist. Born : January 24, 1907 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Died : August 05, 1984 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Isidore '(Red) Tuts' 'Papa Yellow' Washington. Versatile player with great knowledge of the blues underground in New Orleans. Associated with Red Cayou, started playing at 'fish fries' and in tonks. Later in local jazz bands. After World War II in California and St. Louis. Recorded with Smiley Lewis (New Orleans, 1950-2). Still active in New Orleans in 1970.
Track list and 30sec audio provided by
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Live at Tipitina's '78 | Tuts Washington | 1998 | Album |
New Orleans Piano | Tuts Washington | 1994 | Album |
New Orleans Piano Professor | Tuts Washington | 1983 | Album |