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Cab Calloway - Wikipedia. Cabell Calloway III (December 25, 1907 – November 18, 1994) was an American jazz singer and bandleader. He was a regular performer at the Cotton Club in Harlem, where he became a popular vocalist of the swing era. His niche of mixing jazz and vaudeville won him acclaim during a career that spanned over 65 years. [2]
Apr 2, 2014 · Singer and bandleader Cab Calloway learned the art of scat singing before landing a regular gig at Harlem's famous Cotton Club. Following the enormous success of his song "Minnie the Moocher"...
Cab Calloway performing 'Minnie The Moocher' in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers.
May 14, 2024 · Cab Calloway, American bandleader, singer, and all-around entertainer known for his exuberant performing style and for leading one of the most highly regarded big bands of the swing era. His most famous composition was ‘Minnie the Moocher,’ a song that showcased his ability at scat singing.
Cab Calloway was an iconic jazz entertainer known for his scat singing, zoot suits, and captivating performances. Leading the renowned Cab Calloway Orchestra, his hit songs like "Minnie the Moocher" and "Jumpin' Jive" defined an era and broke racial barriers in the entertainment industry, leaving an indelible mark on American history.
Dec 8, 2020 · Hear the greatest hits of CAB CALLOWAY in this OFFICIAL playlist. Spread the classic jazz, and don't forget to share this playlist! Subscribe here: http://...
Greatest Hits of Cab Calloway, all in one playlist. Listen to " Minnie the Moocher," "Jitterbug," "Rail Rhythm" and more!
Cab Calloway. Actor: The Blues Brothers. Bandleader, songwriter ("Minnie the Moocher", "Are You Hep to That Jive?"), composer, singer, actor and author, educated at Crane College. While studying law, he sang with the band The Alabamians, and took over the group in 1928.
Cab Calloway. Nicknamed the "Hi-De-Ho Man" after a line in his trademark 1931 hit "Minnie the Moocher," Calloway’s music often reflected a style with songs that were often written...
Jun 14, 2008 · Prominent black musicians who played for Calloway include trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie and saxophonist Leon “Chu” Berry. Calloway’s Orchestra was arguably the most popular band during America’s swing era of the 1930s and 1940s.
