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Walter Roland

p, voc, 1902-1972 US, Alabama
Singer / Musician / Songwriter of Blues

American blues and jazz pianist. Roland recorded solo and accompained with piano singer as Lucille Bogan (alias Bessie Jackson), Josh White, bluesmen Sonny Boy Williamson II, Big Joe Williams, Booker T. Laury, Kim Simmonds, Fred McDowell, Leadbelly and others. Born : December 20, 1902 in Ralph, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Died : October 12, 1972 in Fairfield, Alabama.

     
Instruments
  • Piano
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
Genres
  • Blues
  • Jazz
Plays With
Jolly Two
Popular Tracks   
Jump Steady Daddy on Reckless Woman: 1927-1935 by Lucille Bogan, Bessie Jackson & Walter Roland
Big Mama on Reckless Woman: 1927-1935 by Lucille Bogan, Bessie Jackson & Walter Roland
Skin Game Blues on Reckless Woman: 1927-1935 by Lucille Bogan, Bessie Jackson & Walter Roland
Whatcha Gonna Do? on Rough Guide to Barrelhouse Blues by Various Artists
Groceries on the Shelf on Reckless Woman: 1927-1935 by Lucille Bogan, Bessie Jackson & Walter Roland
Jim Tampa Blues on Reckless Woman: 1927-1935 by Lucille Bogan, Bessie Jackson & Walter Roland
Shave 'em Dry on Reckless Woman: 1927-1935 by Lucille Bogan, Bessie Jackson & Walter Roland
Baking Powder Blues on Reckless Woman: 1927-1935 by Lucille Bogan, Bessie Jackson & Walter Roland
Every Morning Blues on Reckless Woman: 1927-1935 by Lucille Bogan, Bessie Jackson & Walter Roland
T & No Blues on Reckless Woman: 1927-1935 by Lucille Bogan, Bessie Jackson & Walter Roland

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
The EssentialLucille Bogan, Walter Roland2002Compil.
Complete Recorded Works In Chronological Order Volume 1 (1933)Walter Roland1993Compil.
Complete Recorded Works In Chronological Order Volume 2 (1934-1935)Walter Roland1993Compil.
(1933-1935)Walter Roland1988Compil.
'Take Your Big Legs Off' Walter Roland 1933 - 1935Walter Roland1978Compil.
Alabama BluesLucille Bogan And Walter Roland1968Compil.
The Male Blues Vol. 1Walter Roland And Georgia Slim1958Compil.
C.W.A. Blues / Collector Man BluesWalter RolandAlbum
Talkin' Low Blues/ Money Taker WomanWalter RolandAlbum
1927-1935Bessie Jackson And Walter RolandCompil.
Red Cross Blues No. 2 / No Good BiddieWalter Roland / Sonny ScottAlbum
Worn Out Man Blues / Penniless BluesWalter RolandAlbum
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