James Nelson (April 7, 1919 – July 29, 2007), known as Jimmy "T99" Nelson, was an American jump blues and rhythm and blues shouter and songwriter. and realized he wanted to sing the blues. Turner taught Nelson about singing, performance and the music business. Nelson, in turn, absorbed the shouting style of his mentor.

Nelson resumed touring and in 1999, released a comeback album Rockin' and Shoutin' the Blues from the Bullseye Blues & Jazz label. Two more newly recorded albums followed on his own Nettie Marie label prior to his death, both featuring an all-star back-up band including Duke Robillard. In 2004, Ace released Cry Hard Luck, featuring re-issues of Nelson's Kent and RPM recordings from 1951-1961.

Discography

Singles

  • 1951: "T 99 Blues" (RPM 325) as Jimmie Nelson and the Peter Rabbit Trio
  • 1953: "Meet Me With Your Black Dress On" (RPM 385)
  • 1955: "Free and Easy Mind" (Chess 1587)
  • 1956: "The Wheel" (Music City 797)
  • 1960: "Unlock the Lock" (Kent 354)
  • 1962: "What Was I Supposed To Do' (All Boy 8502)
  • 1963: "Tell Me Who" (Paradise 1002; Chess 1877)
  • 1965: "I'll Be Ready" (Paradise 1012)

Albums

  • 1999: Rockin' and Shoutin' the Blues (Bullseye Blues 9593) feat. Doug James, Rich Lataille, Clarence Hollimon
  • 2002: Take Your Pick (Nettie Marie 001)
  • 2005: The Legend (Nettie Marie 002)