b. 1918; Alabama
d. 27 February 1988; Chicago, IL
Vocalist in the style of Cab Calloway, active especially during the 1940s and 1950s. Recorded six sides with
Tom Archia for Aristocrat in Chicago, and also for
the ML, Ald, Hy, Change, and Parrot labels. In his
later years, he occasionally performed in small neighborhood venues in Chicago.
RYAN OLSEN/EDWARD KOMARA
Bibliography
Josephic, Beth. ‘‘Jo Jo Adams.’’ Living Blues no. 87 (July/
August 1989): 34.
Discography: Lord; LSFP