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William McKinley "Jazz" Gillum (September 11, 1902 or 1904 – March 29, 1966) was an American Chicago blues harmonica player and singer. == Biography == Gillum was born in Indianola, Mississippi. He ran away from home at age seven and for the next few years lived in Charleston, Mississippi, working and playing for tips on street corners. He moved to Chicago in 1923, where he met the guitarist Big Bill Broonzy. The duo started working at nightclubs around the city.... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Jazz Gillum first charted in 1953 with Tell Me Mama.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.