Albert Washington

Inspired by B.B. King and by seeing Sam Cooke in his youth, Albert Washington recorded for the labels Duke, Peacock, Finch, VLM, Bluestown, Fraternity, Jewel, Iris and Eastbound. His 1962 recordings “You Gonna Miss Me” and “Ramble” featured Big Ed Thompson, Sonny Watt and Tim Pleasant. He performed locally at Vet's Inn, Sha-Rah Club and Cory's during the 1960s through 1980s and at the Cincy Blues Fest in 1992 and 1994. His final album, “A Brighter Day,” was named one of the top three blues recordings of 1994 by France's Academie Du Jazz.

Newport, Kentucky · United States