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Lucky Millinder
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Erskine Hawkins
39,141 listeners
Erskine Hawkins (July 26, 1914—November 11, 1993) was a trumpet player and big band leader from Birmingham, Alabama, dubbed "The 20th … read moreErskine Hawkins (July 26, 1914—November 11, 1993) was a trumpet player and big band leader from Birmingham, Alabama, dubbed "The 20th Century Gabriel". He is most remembered as the composer of the jazz standard, "Tuxedo Ju… read moreErskine Hawkins (July 26, 1914—November 11, 1993) was a trumpet player and big band leader from Birmingham, Alabama, dubbed "The 20th Century Gabriel". He is most remembered as the composer of the jazz standard, "Tuxedo Junction" (1939), which became a popular hit during World… read more -
Lil Hardin Armstrong
5,808 listeners
Lil Armstrong (Lillian Hardin, February 3, 1898 – August 27, 1971) was a jazz pianist, composer, arranger, singer, and bandleader, and the … read moreLil Armstrong (Lillian Hardin, February 3, 1898 – August 27, 1971) was a jazz pianist, composer, arranger, singer, and bandleader, and the second wife of Louis Armstrong with whom she collaborated on many recordings in the 1920s. Hardin&… read moreLil Armstrong (Lillian Hardin, February 3, 1898 – August 27, 1971) was a jazz pianist, composer, arranger, singer, and bandleader, and the second wife of Louis Armstrong with whom she collaborated on many recordings in the 1920s. Hardin's compositions include "Struttin' With Some B… read more -
The Cats & The Fiddle
12,583 listeners
The Cats And The Fiddle was one of the pre-eminent, pioneering R&B vocal groups of 1930s, and its place in the history of this style is… read moreThe Cats And The Fiddle was one of the pre-eminent, pioneering R&B vocal groups of 1930s, and its place in the history of this style is assured. It was 1937 when the group formed, amalgamating two earlier, separate bands: the "… read moreThe Cats And The Fiddle was one of the pre-eminent, pioneering R&B vocal groups of 1930s, and its place in the history of this style is assured. It was 1937 when the group formed, amalgamating two earlier, separate bands: the "Harlem Harmony Hounds," led by singer Austin Powell, an… read more -
Lily Wilde And Her Jumpin' Jubilee Orchestra
4,552 listeners
Known as one of the West Coast's most respected rhythm & blues singers, Lily Wilde began life surrounded by music and art. Her mot… read moreKnown as one of the West Coast's most respected rhythm & blues singers, Lily Wilde began life surrounded by music and art. Her mother Joyce's favorite story is that of a little Lily adding a fifth harmony while singing alon… read moreKnown as one of the West Coast's most respected rhythm & blues singers, Lily Wilde began life surrounded by music and art. Her mother Joyce's favorite story is that of a little Lily adding a fifth harmony while singing along to her parent's Hi-Lo's records back in Toronto,… read more -
The Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra
9,529 listeners
The Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra is a swing band for today, with its own distinctive songs and sound - light-hearted, energetic, witty, rom… read moreThe Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra is a swing band for today, with its own distinctive songs and sound - light-hearted, energetic, witty, romantic feel good music - made by six brass, five reeds, four rhythm and four singers, all playing a… read moreThe Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra is a swing band for today, with its own distinctive songs and sound - light-hearted, energetic, witty, romantic feel good music - made by six brass, five reeds, four rhythm and four singers, all playing and singing their hearts out. Eighteen cats and one lovely ca… read more -
Una Mae Carlisle
7,854 listeners
Una Mae Carlisle (1915-1956) was a U.S. popular-music and jazz singer, songwriter, and pianist. Carlisle was born on the 26th December 1915… read moreUna Mae Carlisle (1915-1956) was a U.S. popular-music and jazz singer, songwriter, and pianist. Carlisle was born on the 26th December 1915, in Xenia, Ohio, U.S.A.. She was discovered by Fats Waller late in 1932. He invited her to play o… read moreUna Mae Carlisle (1915-1956) was a U.S. popular-music and jazz singer, songwriter, and pianist. Carlisle was born on the 26th December 1915, in Xenia, Ohio, U.S.A.. She was discovered by Fats Waller late in 1932. He invited her to play on his radio show at station WLW in Cincinnati during Christm… read more -
Erskine Hawkins & His Orchestra
10,658 listeners
Jazz trumpeter Erskine Hawkins was born in Birmingham, Alabama July 26, 1914. A talented high-note trumpeter and a popular bandleader, Ersk… read moreJazz trumpeter Erskine Hawkins was born in Birmingham, Alabama July 26, 1914. A talented high-note trumpeter and a popular bandleader, Erskine Hawkins was nicknamed “The 20th Century Gabriel.” He learned drums and trombone before switchi… read moreJazz trumpeter Erskine Hawkins was born in Birmingham, Alabama July 26, 1914. A talented high-note trumpeter and a popular bandleader, Erskine Hawkins was nicknamed “The 20th Century Gabriel.” He learned drums and trombone before switching to trumpet when he was 13, and was one of five inaugural … read more