Walter Brown (August 1917 -- June 1956 ) was a blues shouter who sang with Jay McShann 's band in the 1940s and co-wrote their biggest hit, ``Confessin' The Blues''. Born in Dallas, Texas, he joined McShann's orchestra, which also included saxophonist Charlie Parker, in 1941.
Walter Brown (August 1917 -- June 1956 ) was a blues shouter who sang with Jay McShann 's band in the 1940s and co-wrote their biggest hit, ``Confessin' The Blues''.
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co-write
co-wrote
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Born in Dallas, Texas, he joined McShann's orchestra, which also included saxophonist Charlie Parker, in 1941.
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