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Calloway was born in a middle-class family in Rochester, New York, and lived there until 1918, on Sycamore Street. He was later raised in Baltimore, Maryland. His father, Cabell Calloway II, was a lawyer, and his mother, Martha Eulalia Reed, was a teacher and church organist. His parents recognized their son’s musical talent, and he began private voice lessons in 1922. He continued to study music and voice throughout his formal schooling. Despite his parents’ and vocal teachers’ disapproval of jazz, Calloway began frequenting and eventually performing in many of Baltimore’s jazz clubs, where he was mentored by drummer Chick Webb and pianist Johnny Jones.
After graduating from high school Cab joined his older sister, Blanche, in a touring production of the popular black musical revue Plantation Days (Blanche Calloway herself would become an accomplished bandleader before her brother did, and Cab would often credit his inspiration to enter show business to her). Cab attended Lincoln University, PA , and left in 1930 without graduating.
When the tour ended in Chicago in the fall, Cab decided to remain in Chicago with his sister, who had an established career as a jazz singer in that city. His parents had hopes of their son becoming a lawyer like his father, so Calloway enrolled in Crane College.
After graduating from high school Cab joined his older sister, Blanche, in a touring production of the popular black musical revue Plantation Days (Blanche Calloway herself would become an accomplished bandleader before her brother did, and Cab would often credit his inspiration to enter show business to her). Cab attended Lincoln University, PA , and left in 1930 without graduating.
When the tour ended in Chicago in the fall, Cab decided to remain in Chicago with his sister, who had an established career as a jazz singer in that city. His parents had hopes of their son becoming a lawyer like his father, so Calloway enrolled in Crane College.
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JayniJade22 wrote:
Cab Calloway is my favorite.
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twicepipes wrote:
if anyone has a link to cab calloway the early years compilation i will love you forever and ever
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krustywazoo wrote:
he's a true hep cat. love his stuff!
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tweeassfuck wrote:
badass in a zoot suit
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fussybabybitch wrote:
it probably helps that i have set this has his folder image: http://www.last.fm/music/Cab+Calloway/+images/5910031
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fussybabybitch wrote:
legit great pick-me-up music
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Tupackos wrote:
świetny jest :)
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sarahlikesPEAS wrote:
hi dee hi dee hi dee ho! ♪♥
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Podex wrote:
Love his songs
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archange08 wrote:
great "jazz man"!!thx for this tracks!!!
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johntardsbaby66 wrote:
the coolest kid on the block.
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Tabbyface wrote:
One of my favorites.
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foxforce5 wrote:
Favorite jazzman by far.
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Kovanov wrote:
Great guy
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Poprocksz wrote:
something about this dude stands out more than a lot of the other jazz singers i've heard
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Dead_Zeppelin wrote:
Look at the smile on that man. I'd buy products from him any day.
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dijdij wrote:
Are you saying that cat's high?
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Haz567 wrote:
reefer man always makes me smile
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yiffyskunk420 wrote:
Awesome. Wish I could go back to the 40's and see him live!
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alimarae wrote:
i'm jivin on cab callaway!
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