Otis Spann & Little Johnnie Jones
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N 32° 17.699 W 090° 11.379
15S E 764645 N 3576602
One of the Mississippi Blues Trail Markers
Waymark Code: WMQ7K3
Location: Mississippi, United States
Date Posted: 01/04/2016
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OTIS SPANN & LITTLE JOHNNIE JONES
Otis Spann & Little Johnnie Jones, two of the acknowledged masters of Chicago Blues piano, were cousins who lived in Jackson in the 1930's and 40's. On the vibrant post-World War II Chicago scene they both played with blues king Muddy Waters and other luminaries and were hailed for their stellar work both as accompanist and as featured recording artist. Spann and his family lived on this block of Roach Street.
Date Installed:: November 13, 2012
Organization that placed the object:: Mississippi Blues Trail
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