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Jane Green
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Jane Green was a popular singer and broadway actress in the 1920s. Born Martha Jane Greene on January 2, 1897 in Kentucky, Jane was the you… read moreJane Green was a popular singer and broadway actress in the 1920s. Born Martha Jane Greene on January 2, 1897 in Kentucky, Jane was the youngest of four children - the rest were brothers. Her parents were divorced in 1905 after which her… read moreJane Green was a popular singer and broadway actress in the 1920s. Born Martha Jane Greene on January 2, 1897 in Kentucky, Jane was the youngest of four children - the rest were brothers. Her parents were divorced in 1905 after which her mother Belle moved the family to Los Angeles to get a fresh… read more -
Ina Ray Hutton
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Ina Ray Hutton (March 13, 1916 – February 19, 1984) was an American female leader during the Big band era, and sister to June Hutton. Hutto… read moreIna Ray Hutton (March 13, 1916 – February 19, 1984) was an American female leader during the Big band era, and sister to June Hutton. Hutton was born as Odessa Cowan in Chicago, Illinois. She and her parents were identified as "negr… read moreIna Ray Hutton (March 13, 1916 – February 19, 1984) was an American female leader during the Big band era, and sister to June Hutton. Hutton was born as Odessa Cowan in Chicago, Illinois. She and her parents were identified as "negro" or "mulatto" by census takers. She began d… read more -
International Sweethearts of Rhythm
8,407 listeners
The International Sweethearts of Rhythm was the first integrated all women's band in the United States. During the 1940s the band feat… read moreThe International Sweethearts of Rhythm was the first integrated all women's band in the United States. During the 1940s the band featured some of the best female musicians of the day. They played swing and jazz on a national circui… read moreThe International Sweethearts of Rhythm was the first integrated all women's band in the United States. During the 1940s the band featured some of the best female musicians of the day. They played swing and jazz on a national circuit that included the Apollo Theater in New York City, the Reg… read more -
Amina Claudine Myers
13,044 listeners
Amina Claudine Myers (born March 21, 1942 in Blackwell, near Atkins, Arkansas) is an American jazz pianist, organist, vocalist, composer, a… read moreAmina Claudine Myers (born March 21, 1942 in Blackwell, near Atkins, Arkansas) is an American jazz pianist, organist, vocalist, composer, and arranger. Myers started singing and playing the piano and organ as a child in church choirs in … read moreAmina Claudine Myers (born March 21, 1942 in Blackwell, near Atkins, Arkansas) is an American jazz pianist, organist, vocalist, composer, and arranger. Myers started singing and playing the piano and organ as a child in church choirs in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in Texas, where she grew up, and … read more -
Valaida Snow
10,318 listeners
Valaida Snow (born June 2, 1904, Chattanooga, Tennessee; died May 30, 1956, New York City) was an African American jazz musician and entert… read moreValaida Snow (born June 2, 1904, Chattanooga, Tennessee; died May 30, 1956, New York City) was an African American jazz musician and entertainer. Raised in Cleveland City, Tennessee by a family devoted to music, she learned to play cello… read moreValaida Snow (born June 2, 1904, Chattanooga, Tennessee; died May 30, 1956, New York City) was an African American jazz musician and entertainer. Raised in Cleveland City, Tennessee by a family devoted to music, she learned to play cello, bass, banjo, violin, mandolin, harp, accordion, clarinet, … read more -
Barbara Carroll
11,658 listeners
Barbara Carroll (Barbara Carole Coppersmith, January 25, 1925 – February 11, 2017) was an American jazz pianist. Carroll was born in Worces… read moreBarbara Carroll (Barbara Carole Coppersmith, January 25, 1925 – February 11, 2017) was an American jazz pianist. Carroll was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. She began her classical training in piano at age eight, but by high school dec… read moreBarbara Carroll (Barbara Carole Coppersmith, January 25, 1925 – February 11, 2017) was an American jazz pianist. Carroll was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. She began her classical training in piano at age eight, but by high school decided to become a jazz pianist. She attended the New England … read more -
Beryl Booker
7,585 listeners
Beryl Booker (June 7, 1922 – September 30, 1978) was an American jazz pianist who gained some attention in the 1950s. Born in 1922 in Phila… read moreBeryl Booker (June 7, 1922 – September 30, 1978) was an American jazz pianist who gained some attention in the 1950s. Born in 1922 in Philadelphia, PA, she played with Slam Stewart's trio in 1946, and played off and on with him unti… read moreBeryl Booker (June 7, 1922 – September 30, 1978) was an American jazz pianist who gained some attention in the 1950s. Born in 1922 in Philadelphia, PA, she played with Slam Stewart's trio in 1946, and played off and on with him until 1951. She also played accompaniment for Dinah Washington. … read more -
Monica Borrfors
10,948 listeners
Novelist Barry Eisler states, "Swedish vocalist I first heard in Bar Satoh in Osaka, the worlds best whiskey bar. Slowfox is a collect… read moreNovelist Barry Eisler states, "Swedish vocalist I first heard in Bar Satoh in Osaka, the worlds best whiskey bar. Slowfox is a collection of songs in English, all rendered in Borrfor's warm, slightly husky, beautiful voice." View wikiNovelist Barry Eisler states, "Swedish vocalist I first heard in Bar Satoh in Osaka, the worlds best whiskey bar. Slowfox is a collection of songs in English, all rendered in Borrfor's warm, slightly husky, beautiful voice." View wiki -
Margareta Bengtson
9,921 listeners
Margareta Bengtson (born 1966)(formerly Margareta Jalkéus, having married and divorced Anders Jalkeus) is the former soprano of The Real Gr… read moreMargareta Bengtson (born 1966)(formerly Margareta Jalkéus, having married and divorced Anders Jalkeus) is the former soprano of The Real Group, a professional a cappella vocal jazz quintet from Sweden. She sang with the group for over tw… read moreMargareta Bengtson (born 1966)(formerly Margareta Jalkéus, having married and divorced Anders Jalkeus) is the former soprano of The Real Group, a professional a cappella vocal jazz quintet from Sweden. She sang with the group for over twenty years and has recently announced her departure from the… read more -
Kat Gang
9,105 listeners
KAT GANG http://soundcloud.com/kat-gang Kat has a soul steeped in jazz. Born in Boston, she began her music theory training as a teenager … read moreKAT GANG http://soundcloud.com/kat-gang Kat has a soul steeped in jazz. Born in Boston, she began her music theory training as a teenager at Berklee and then fell in love with the energy of New York City and went on to gain her BFA from… read moreKAT GANG http://soundcloud.com/kat-gang Kat has a soul steeped in jazz. Born in Boston, she began her music theory training as a teenager at Berklee and then fell in love with the energy of New York City and went on to gain her BFA from NYU. She escaped the Bush administration by seeking asylum… read more