Big Chief Ellis

Big Chief Ellis


Wilbert Thirkield "Big Chief" Ellis (November 10, 1914 - December 20, 1977) was an American blues pianist and vocalist. Ellis was born in Birmingham, Alabama, United States, and was an autodidact at piano. He played at local parties and dances in the late 1920s before leaving Alabama, traveling the United States and working odd jobs. He served in the Army from 1939 to 1942, then moved to New York, where he accompanied touring blues performers for their concerts in the city.

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Sweet Home Chicago

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Dices #2

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Let's Talk It Over

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Hey, Baby

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Blues For Moot

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Dices, Dices

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