Ewell Goldyn Rhambo, known as Bo Rhambo, (born September 21, 1923, Austin,

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- November 24, 1988 in

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) was an American

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er and

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. Originally a trumpeter, he organized his band playing local dances and parties. He then went on to play tenor saxophone. In 1952, he played with Joe Houston, then in 1953 recorded with

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. In the 1950s, he led a trio with the pianist-organist Teddy Woods and drummer Bobby Pittman, recording for Cash Records then for

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in 1959-60. Rhambo performed at the famed twelfth

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held at

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in Los Angeles which was produced by

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. on September 2, 1956. Also performing that day were

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, The Mel Williams Dots, Julie Stevens,

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, Chuck Higgin's Orchestra, Willie Hayden & Five Black Birds, The Premiers,

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and His 20-Pc. Recording Orchestra and

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and his Orchestra. He came back to perform at the final fourteenth

which was held at the

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on August 3, 1958. Also performing that same day were

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with

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and Ann Fisher,

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and his Band,

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, Sam Cooke, The Clark Kids and

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who was there to crown the queen. In 1978, he played on a Joe Houston recording session (''Kicking Back'' on Big Town 1004).

Discography

*''Diane'' (Imperial) Billboard Magazine review, March 9, 1957 (on Google Books)
/ref> *''Enchanted Evening'' (Imperial) *''Tender Moments'' (Imperial)

Sources

* The Aladdin/Imperial Labels: A Discography (Michel Ruppli, 1991)

References

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