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Skeets Tolbert
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Wingy Manone
11,780 listeners
Wingy Manone (Joseph Matthews Mannone, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 13, 1900 – July 9, 1982) was an American jazz trumpeter, composer, … read moreWingy Manone (Joseph Matthews Mannone, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 13, 1900 – July 9, 1982) was an American jazz trumpeter, composer, singer, and bandleader. His major recordings included "Tar Paper Stomp", "Nickel in… read moreWingy Manone (Joseph Matthews Mannone, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 13, 1900 – July 9, 1982) was an American jazz trumpeter, composer, singer, and bandleader. His major recordings included "Tar Paper Stomp", "Nickel in the Slot", "Downright Disgusted Blues", &quo… read more
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The Cats and the Fiddle
7,761 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
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Clarence Williams
23,621 listeners
Clarence Williams (October 8, 1893 – November 6, 1965) was an American jazz pianist, composer, promoter, vocalist, theatrical producer, and… read moreClarence Williams (October 8, 1893 – November 6, 1965) was an American jazz pianist, composer, promoter, vocalist, theatrical producer, and publisher. Clarence Williams' Blue Five were a series of recording sessions that featured so… read moreClarence Williams (October 8, 1893 – November 6, 1965) was an American jazz pianist, composer, promoter, vocalist, theatrical producer, and publisher. Clarence Williams' Blue Five were a series of recording sessions that featured some of the best Jazz musicians and Blues singers of the early… read more
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Slim & Slam
22,689 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
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Slam Stewart
10,083 listeners
Leroy Eliot "Slam" Stewart (September 21, 1914 – December 10, 1987) was an African American jazz bass player whose trademark styl… read moreLeroy Eliot "Slam" Stewart (September 21, 1914 – December 10, 1987) was an African American jazz bass player whose trademark style was his ability to bow the bass (arco) and simultaneously hum or sing an octave higher. He was o… read moreLeroy Eliot "Slam" Stewart (September 21, 1914 – December 10, 1987) was an African American jazz bass player whose trademark style was his ability to bow the bass (arco) and simultaneously hum or sing an octave higher. He was originally a violin player before switching to bass at the ag… read more
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Lucky Millinder
35,595 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
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Mezz Mezzrow
9,463 listeners
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McKinney's Cotton Pickers
13,887 listeners
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Jabbo Smith's Rhythm Aces
3,889 listeners
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