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Mildred Bailey (born Mildred Rinker; February 27, 1907 – December 12, 1951) was a Native American jazz singer during the 1930s, known as "The Queen of Swing", "The Rockin' Chair Lady" and "Mrs. Swing".
Mildred Bailey was an American singer known for her light soprano voice, clear articulation, and jazz phrasing. As a singer, Bailey was especially influenced by Ethel Waters and Bessie Smith, and she was one of the first nonblack performers to become a skilled jazz singer.
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Jun 8, 2018 · Mildred Bailey >One of the first female singers to make a name for herself in the American >pantheon of jazz, Mildred Bailey (1907-1951) managed to capture the >subtleties of the era's African American blues and ragtime music.
Jan 1, 2001 · Learn about Mildred Bailey, a popular American jazz singer in the 1930s who worked with Paul Whiteman, Benny Goodman and Red Norvo. Find out her discography, style, influences and legacy on All About Jazz.
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Jun 23, 2019 · Mildred Bailey. Bailey, a fixture in many of America’s hottest jazz clubs, is perhaps less remembered today than many of her contemporaries. At the time of the Met Concert, she was considered by fans and music critics alike as the second-best female jazz singer in the world, just behind Billie Holiday.
Aug 1, 2001 · Mildred Bailey found fame after signing on with Paul Whiteman's national dance orchestra in 1929. Dynamic and plucky, she married xylophonist Red Norvo, and the couple became known...
Despite living in a racially stratified 1930s U.S., Mildred Bailey never sought to hide the fact that she was born into the Coeur d’Alene tribe of Idaho. Rather, it was a source of personal pride that she readily shared with her associates.
