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Years active. 1927–1994. 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.
Jun 14, 2009 · Here is a performance from the "Dreams 4 U Productions' "LEGENDS: A MUSICAL JOURNEY THRU JAZZ" Produced By Martha Robinson-Brogdon. THIS one features the ...
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Legend. 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.
"Minnie the Moocher" is a jazz song co-written by American musician Cab Calloway and first recorded in 1931 by Calloway and his big band orchestra, selling over a million copies. "Minnie the Moocher" is famous for its nonsensical ad libbed lyrics, also known as scat singing (for example, its refrain of "Hi de hi de hi de ho").
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"...
Jazz legend Cab Calloway was a tenor with wonderful musicality and development in every part of his range as shown here. His full range goes from the low B1 here to a C♯6.
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May 11, 2018 · Cab Calloway (1907-1994), blues and scat legend, entertained generations of people with his jazzy big band sounds. Even in his golden years, Calloway still traveled on the road and performed for his fans.
