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Jackie Washington (November 12, 1919 – June 27, 2009<ref>Jackie Washington: 1919–2009 Template:Webarchive. Hamilton Spectator, June 27, 2009.</ref>) was a Canadian blues musician.

BiographyEdit

He was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, the grandson of an African American fleeing slavery, and one of fifteen children born to his parents, Rose and John Washington.<ref>Graham Rockingham. "Life of Hamilton Icon Celebrated." Hamilton (Ontario) Spectator, July 9, 2009, p. A1.</ref> Washington became Canada's first black disc jockey in 1948, at CHML in Hamilton.<ref name="OCFF">p. 4, bio in: Folk Prints Fall 2001 Template:Webarchive. Retrieved January 11, 2009.</ref><ref name=TCE>Template:Cite encyclopedia</ref> He had his own show on CHML from 1948 to 1950.<ref>"Citizens of Distinction." Hamilton (Ontario) Spectator, November 11, 1995, p. 12.</ref>

Washington came from a large family of musicians, including his brothers Reg (Hammond B3) and Dickie (drums). He began singing in public, at the age of five, with his brother Ormsby.<ref name="Ken Whiteley 2010, p. 164">Ken Whiteley. "Last Chorus: Jackie Washington." Sing Out, Spring 2010, p. 164.</ref> In the 1930s, he was one of the Washington Brothers, who played clubs and nightspots until his brother's tragic death by drowning.<ref>Tennant, James, "Forever Jackie", in Hamilton Magazine. Retrieved June 15, 2012.</ref> Washington played in various coffeehouses while also working as a railroad porter and later at Fort Erie Race Track.<ref name="Ken Whiteley 2010, p. 164"/> Following a divorce he played far less and was an alcoholic. Following a recovery Washington played with saxophonist Freddie Purser for many years during the 1970s and 1980s at the Windsor and Royal taverns in Hamilton. As a solo artist he appeared at Hamilton`s Festival of Friends a record 29 years. In 1980 Washington played the part of the janitor in the film adaptation of the play: Hank Williams: The Show He Never Gave.<ref>Hank Williams: The Show He Never Gave at Answers.com. Retrieved January 10, 2009.</ref> He also appeared in the 2005 television documentary: I Want To Be Happy: The Jackie Washington Story.<ref>I Want To Be Happy Template:Webarchive at Telefilm Canada </ref>

His first release as a solo blues artist was Blues and Sentimental in June 1976. In addition to his own albums, Washington appeared on recordings by Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton, Joni Mitchell and Gordon Lightfoot. He had also been a regular performer at many Canadian folk and blues festivals, several of which have named awards in his honour. Washington was well known for having a repertoire of some 1300 blues, folk and jazz songs.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}Template:Dead linkTemplate:Cbignore</ref> A diabetic, he lost a leg to amputation and suffered other health issues, yet continued to perform. His fellow musicians ultimately arranged a living trust starting with a tribute concert at the Tivoli Theatre in Hamilton. Featured artists were Jeff Healey, Garnet Rogers and Tom Wilson among others. Jackie then lived in a retirement home until his death. In accordance with his will, his vast music sheets, photographs and videos were donated to the music department at McMaster University. In 2003, a park in Hamilton was named in his honor. It was located near the neighborhood where he grew up.<ref>"Jackie Washington Rotary Park." Hamilton (Ontario) Spectator, November 2, 2012, p. A4.</ref>

He was nominated for a Juno Award in 1993 for Best Roots & Traditional Album, along with Ken Whiteley and Mose Scarlett, for their album Where Old Friends Meet. In 1995 Washington was inducted into Hamilton's Gallery of Distinction.<ref>Jackie Washington profile at the Hamilton Gallery of Distinction. Retrieved October 25, 2008.</ref> In 2002, he was inducted into the Canadian Jazz & Blues Hall of Fame.<ref>National Jazz Awards 2002 article at Billboard. Retrieved January 10, 2009.</ref>

Canadian artist Colin Linden paid tribute to Washington with the song "Jackie Washington", released on the 2003 album BARK by Linden's band Blackie & The Rodeo Kings.

Jackie Washington Rotary Park in the North End of Hamilton was named in his honour in 2003.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

DiscographyEdit

  • Blues and Sentimental (Knight II, 1976, review)<ref name="Green">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • Where Old Friends Meet (Borealis, 1991) (with Mose Scarlett and Ken Whiteley)<ref name=Pyramidnote>Year of release refers to year of original release on Pyramid Records. Later re-released by Borealis Records, subsequent to its formation in 1996. See Template:Cite encyclopedia</ref>
  • Jackie Washington and Friends in Concert on December 4, 1994 (Sound of Jazz Concerts, 1994)
  • Keeping Out of Mischief (Borealis, 1995, reviews)<ref name="Green"/><ref name = Pyramidnote/><ref name="Northern">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • Three by Three (Borealis, 1995; foregoing is one of the 3 CDs in this set) (with Mose Scarlett and Ken Whiteley)<ref name = Pyramidnote/>
  • Midnight Choo Choo (Borealis, 1998, reviews)<ref name="Green"/><ref name="Northern"/>
  • We'll Meet Again (Borealis, 1999) (with Mose Scarlett and Ken Whiteley)
  • Sitting on a Rainbow (Borealis, 2003) (with Mose Scarlett and Ken Whiteley)

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