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The Big 18
3,218 listeners
The Big 18 was a studio only big band assembled by RCA Victor Musical Director Fred Reynolds in 1958. Reynold's idea was to use some o… read moreThe Big 18 was a studio only big band assembled by RCA Victor Musical Director Fred Reynolds in 1958. Reynold's idea was to use some of the great songs and arrangements of the big band era while showcasing some of the star sidemen o… read moreThe Big 18 was a studio only big band assembled by RCA Victor Musical Director Fred Reynolds in 1958. Reynold's idea was to use some of the great songs and arrangements of the big band era while showcasing some of the star sidemen of the great bands by allowing ample time for extended solos.… read more -
Skeets Tolbert
1,673 listeners
Campbell Aurelius "Skeets" Tolbert (February 14, 1909, Calhoun Falls, South Carolina - November 30, 2000, Houston, Texas) was an … read moreCampbell Aurelius "Skeets" Tolbert (February 14, 1909, Calhoun Falls, South Carolina - November 30, 2000, Houston, Texas) was an American jazz clarinetist, alto saxophonist, and bandleader. Tolbert grew up in Lincolntown, Nor… read moreCampbell Aurelius "Skeets" Tolbert (February 14, 1909, Calhoun Falls, South Carolina - November 30, 2000, Houston, Texas) was an American jazz clarinetist, alto saxophonist, and bandleader. Tolbert grew up in Lincolntown, North Carolina, and studied at Johnson C. Smith University. He … read more -
The Cats & The Fiddle
12,500 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 -
Boilermaker Jazz Band
10,466 listeners
The Boilermaker Jazz Band is a Pittsburgh-based band which plays hot jazz and swing music. The band was formed in 1988 by Paul Cosentino at… read moreThe Boilermaker Jazz Band is a Pittsburgh-based band which plays hot jazz and swing music. The band was formed in 1988 by Paul Cosentino at Carnegie Mellon University. Cosentino performs vocals and plays a 20s-era Albert system clarinet.… read moreThe Boilermaker Jazz Band is a Pittsburgh-based band which plays hot jazz and swing music. The band was formed in 1988 by Paul Cosentino at Carnegie Mellon University. Cosentino performs vocals and plays a 20s-era Albert system clarinet. The band is often accompanied by vocalist Jennie Luvv. The … read more -
Naomi & Her Handsome Devils
5,878 listeners
Naomi & Her Handsome Devils is a 7 piece classic jazz band playing music that swings. The band members were hand picked from the top t… read moreNaomi & Her Handsome Devils is a 7 piece classic jazz band playing music that swings. The band members were hand picked from the top talent in the traditional jazz scenes of New York and Chicago, with vocalist and bandleader Naomi r… read moreNaomi & Her Handsome Devils is a 7 piece classic jazz band playing music that swings. The band members were hand picked from the top talent in the traditional jazz scenes of New York and Chicago, with vocalist and bandleader Naomi residing in Minneapolis. Their popularity on the global swin… read more -
Buddy Johnson
9,790 listeners
Buddy Johnson, (born Woodrow Wilson Johnson in Darlington, South Carolina, January 10, 1915 – New York, February 9, 1977) was an American j… read moreBuddy Johnson, (born Woodrow Wilson Johnson in Darlington, South Carolina, January 10, 1915 – New York, February 9, 1977) was an American jazz and blues pianist and bandleader, active from the 1930s through the 1960s. His songs were ofte… read moreBuddy Johnson, (born Woodrow Wilson Johnson in Darlington, South Carolina, January 10, 1915 – New York, February 9, 1977) was an American jazz and blues pianist and bandleader, active from the 1930s through the 1960s. His songs were often performed by his sister Ella Johnson, most notably "S… read more -
Slim & Slam
21,823 listeners
Slim & Slam was a 1930s musical partnership formed by Slim Gaillard (vocals, guitar, and piano) and Slam Stewart (bass). They produced … read moreSlim & Slam was a 1930s musical partnership formed by Slim Gaillard (vocals, guitar, and piano) and Slam Stewart (bass). They produced novelty jazz numbers featuring Slim's distinctive vocal style with scatting, hipster argot ,a… read moreSlim & Slam was a 1930s musical partnership formed by Slim Gaillard (vocals, guitar, and piano) and Slam Stewart (bass). They produced novelty jazz numbers featuring Slim's distinctive vocal style with scatting, hipster argot ,and nonsense words. Their biggest hits were "Flat Fleet … read more -
Willie Bryant
1,340 listeners
Willie Bryant was an American jazz bandleader, vocalist, and disc jockey. View wikiWillie Bryant was an American jazz bandleader, vocalist, and disc jockey. View wikiWillie Bryant was an American jazz bandleader, vocalist, and disc jockey. View wiki -
Lil Hardin Armstrong
5,753 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 -
Lucky Millinder
33,382 listeners
Lucius Venable (Lucky) Millinder (August 8, 1910 – September 28, 1966) was an American rhythm and blues and swing bandleader and singer. Mi… read moreLucius Venable (Lucky) Millinder (August 8, 1910 – September 28, 1966) was an American rhythm and blues and swing bandleader and singer. Millinder was born in Anniston, Alabama and was raised in Chicago, Illinois. Millinder worked in clu… read moreLucius Venable (Lucky) Millinder (August 8, 1910 – September 28, 1966) was an American rhythm and blues and swing bandleader and singer. Millinder was born in Anniston, Alabama and was raised in Chicago, Illinois. Millinder worked in clubs, ballrooms, and theatres in the late 20s as a dancer and … read more