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The Midnighters
8,548 listeners
The backup group with R&B legend Hank Ballard, this Detroit band was initially called the Royals when they formed in 1952. Henry Booth,… read moreThe backup group with R&B legend Hank Ballard, this Detroit band was initially called the Royals when they formed in 1952. Henry Booth, Charles Sutton, Lawson Smith, and Sonny Woods were the original lineup. Ballard replaced Smith in… read moreThe backup group with R&B legend Hank Ballard, this Detroit band was initially called the Royals when they formed in 1952. Henry Booth, Charles Sutton, Lawson Smith, and Sonny Woods were the original lineup. Ballard replaced Smith in 1953 and became the lead singer. They became the Midnighter… read more -
Sammy Price
8,135 listeners
Sammy Price (October 6, 1908 – April 14, 1992) was an American jazz, boogie-woogie and jump blues pianist and bandleader. He was born Samu… read moreSammy Price (October 6, 1908 – April 14, 1992) was an American jazz, boogie-woogie and jump blues pianist and bandleader. He was born Samuel Blythe Price, in Honey Grove, Texas, United States. Price was most noteworthy for his work on D… read moreSammy Price (October 6, 1908 – April 14, 1992) was an American jazz, boogie-woogie and jump blues pianist and bandleader. He was born Samuel Blythe Price, in Honey Grove, Texas, United States. Price was most noteworthy for his work on Decca Records with his own band, known as the Texas Bluesicia… read more -
Peggy Lee & Benny Goodman
17,754 listeners
Benny Goodman performed with various musicians and different constellations, the main one being Benny Goodman and His Orchestra, but also s… read moreBenny Goodman performed with various musicians and different constellations, the main one being Benny Goodman and His Orchestra, but also small group sessions like "Benny Goodman and His Trio", His Quartet and His Sextet. Peggy… read moreBenny Goodman performed with various musicians and different constellations, the main one being Benny Goodman and His Orchestra, but also small group sessions like "Benny Goodman and His Trio", His Quartet and His Sextet. Peggy Lee replaced Helen Forrest after she left "His Orchest… read more -
Harlem Hamfats
7,288 listeners
The Harlem Hamfats was a Chicago jazz band formed in 1936. Initially, they mainly provided backup music for jazz and blues singers, such as… read moreThe Harlem Hamfats was a Chicago jazz band formed in 1936. Initially, they mainly provided backup music for jazz and blues singers, such as Johnny Temple, Rosetta Howard, and Frankie Jaxon for Decca Records, but when their first record &… read moreThe Harlem Hamfats was a Chicago jazz band formed in 1936. Initially, they mainly provided backup music for jazz and blues singers, such as Johnny Temple, Rosetta Howard, and Frankie Jaxon for Decca Records, but when their first record "Oh Red" became a hit, it secured them a Decca cont… read more -
Jesse Stone
3,113 listeners
Jesse Stone (November 16, 1901 – April 1, 1999) was an American rhythm and blues musician and songwriter whose influence spanned a wide ran… read moreJesse Stone (November 16, 1901 – April 1, 1999) was an American rhythm and blues musician and songwriter whose influence spanned a wide range of genres. He also used the pseudonyms Charles Calhoun and Chuck Calhoun. Ahmet Ertegün once st… read moreJesse Stone (November 16, 1901 – April 1, 1999) was an American rhythm and blues musician and songwriter whose influence spanned a wide range of genres. He also used the pseudonyms Charles Calhoun and Chuck Calhoun. Ahmet Ertegün once stated that "Jesse Stone did more to develop the basic ro… read more -
Chick Webb & His Orchestra
17,967 listeners
William Henry Webb, usually known as Chick Webb (February 10, 1905 –June 16, 1939) was a jazz and swing music drummer as well as a band lea… read moreWilliam Henry Webb, usually known as Chick Webb (February 10, 1905 –June 16, 1939) was a jazz and swing music drummer as well as a band leader. Chick Webb represented the triumph of the human spirit in jazz and life. Hunchbacked, small i… read moreWilliam Henry Webb, usually known as Chick Webb (February 10, 1905 –June 16, 1939) was a jazz and swing music drummer as well as a band leader. Chick Webb represented the triumph of the human spirit in jazz and life. Hunchbacked, small in stature, almost a dwarf with a large face and broad should… read more -
Helen Morgan
4,920 listeners
Helen Morgan (August 2, 1900 – October 9, 1941) was an American singer and actress who worked in films and on the stage. A quintessential t… read moreHelen Morgan (August 2, 1900 – October 9, 1941) was an American singer and actress who worked in films and on the stage. A quintessential torch singer, she made a big splash in the Chicago club scene in the 1920s. She starred as Julie La… read moreHelen Morgan (August 2, 1900 – October 9, 1941) was an American singer and actress who worked in films and on the stage. A quintessential torch singer, she made a big splash in the Chicago club scene in the 1920s. She starred as Julie LaVerne in the original Broadway production of Hammerstein and… read more -
Paul Gayten
5,240 listeners
Paul Gayten (January 29, 1920 – March 26, 1991) (also credited as Paul Gayton) was an American R&B bandleader, pianist, songwriter, pr… read morePaul Gayten (January 29, 1920 – March 26, 1991) (also credited as Paul Gayton) was an American R&B bandleader, pianist, songwriter, producer and record company executive. Gayten was born in Kentwood, Louisiana, the nephew of blues p… read morePaul Gayten (January 29, 1920 – March 26, 1991) (also credited as Paul Gayton) was an American R&B bandleader, pianist, songwriter, producer and record company executive. Gayten was born in Kentwood, Louisiana, the nephew of blues pianist Little Brother Montgomery. In his teens he played pia… read more