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Helen Humes (* 23. Juni 1913 in Louisville, Kentucky; † 9. September 1981 in Santa Monica, Kalifornien) war eine US-amerikanische Jazz - und Blues -Sängerin. Leben und Wirken.
Helen Humes (June 23, 1913 – September 9, 1981) was an American singer. Humes was a teenage blues singer, a vocalist with Count Basie's band, a saucy R&B diva, and a mature interpreter of the classic popular song.
US jazz and blues singer. First recordings 1927. Replaced Billie Holiday as lead vocalist w. Count Basie's Orchestra in 1938. Solo artist 1940's to 1960's before withdrawing from music for several years. Comeback in 1973 at the Newport Jazz Festival and remained musically active until her death.
Helen is an album released by Helen Humes in 1981 on Muse MR 5233, her second for that company. [2] . The album was in the final nominations for the 24th Annual Grammy Awards in the category of “Best Jazz Vocal Performance.” [3] Personnel. Source: [2] Helen Humes – vocals. Joe Wilder – trumpet. Buddy Tate – tenor sax. Norman Simmons – piano.
Helen Humes. Add to Custom List. Add to Collection. AllMusic Rating. User Rating (0) Your Rating. STREAM OR BUY: Release Date. 1980. Genre. Vocal, Blues, Jazz. Styles. Classic Female Blues, Jump Blues, Vocal Jazz, Piedmont Blues, Regional Blues. Recording Date. June 17, 1980 & June 19, 1980. Discography Timeline. See Full Discography.
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24. Juni 2018 · Die Sängerin Helen Humes wurde am 23. Juni 1913 geboren. Mit ihrer klaren Stimme, der rhythmusbetonten Phrasierung und ihrer kreativen Improvisation zählt sie zu den “First Ladies” des Jazz. Erste Blues-Aufnahmen machte sie im Alter von 14 Jahren. In den 1930er Jahren war sie unter anderem mit Harry James, Count Basie und Buck Clayton im Studio.
