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Driftin' Blues

by Charles Brown

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Charles Brown, piano & vocals; John Heard, bass; Harold Jones, drums

Blues, R&B and Jazz singer/pianist Charles Brown (1922-1999), topped the charts with “Merry Christmas Baby” receiving a Gold Disc for selling over one million copies.He was a major influence for such performers as Ray Charles, Percy Mayfield & others.
He received 4 Grammy Award Nominations and was inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Blues Hall of Fame in 1996. These concert performances were recorded in 1980 for international television, one of the first ever recorded in stereo. It features his hit, Driftin' Blues and a tender version of Billy Joel's Just the Way You Are.

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released April 26, 2023

Charles Brown, piano & vocals; John Heard, bass; Harold Jones, drums

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Charles Brown Los Angeles, California

Charles Brown (1922-1999) was an American blues singer and pianist who helped pioneer the West Coast blues sound. He is best known for his hit song "Please Come Home for Christmas." Brown's smooth, mellow voice and intricate piano playing influenced generations of musicians. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 ... more

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