Biography
One of the great swing trumpeters in addition to being a talented blues vocalist, Hot Lips Page's premature passing left a large hole in the jazz world; virtually all musicians (no matter their style) loved him. Page gained early experience in the 1920s performing in Texas, playing in Ma Rainey's backup band. He was with Walter Page's Blue Devils during 1928-1931, and then joined Bennie Moten's band in Kansas City in time to take part in a brilliant 1932 recording session. Page freelanced in Kansas City and in 1936 was one of the stars in Count Basie's orchestra but, shortly before Basie was discovered, Joe Glaser signed Hot Lips as a solo artist. Although Page's big band did alright in the late '30s (recording for Victor), if he had come east with Basie he would have become much more famous. Page was one of the top sidemen with Artie Shaw's orchestra during 1941-1942 and then mainly freelanced throughout the remainder of his career, recording with many all-star groups and always being a welcome fixture at jam sessions. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi



 
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Hot Lips Page - Last Call For Alcohol
Hot Lips Page - Lafayette (1940)
There Ain't No Flies On Me
Hot Lips Page And His Band 1938-1940(1991)(Full album)
Pearl Bailey & Hot Lips Page "The Hucklebuck" on The Ed Sullivan Show
Hot Lips Page - Jump For Joy
Hot Lips Page - The Blues Jumped The Rabbit
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