Tuesday, July 09, 1991

Papa Charlie Jackson

Papa Charlie Jackson
New Orleans, Louisiana
Blues

Papa Charlie Jackson (November 10, 1887 – May 7, 1938) was an early American bluesman and songster who accompanied himself with a banjo guitar, a guitar, or a ukulele. His recording career began in 1924. Much of his life remains a mystery, but his draft card lists his birthplace as New Orleans, Louisiana, and his death certificate states that he died in Chicago, Illinois, on May 7, 1938.


Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 1 (1991) 1924-1926
Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 2 (1991) 1926-1928
Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 3 (1991) 1928-1934