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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. [1] She was a blues, R&B and classic popular singer. [2]
Career. Helen Humes singing with Count Basie, ca. 1940. Humes left New York and moved to Cincinnati to sing at the Cotton Club, where she was first noticed by jazz band leader Count Basie in 1937.
Helen Humes. More images. Profile: 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.
9. Juni 2023 · Helen Humes (June 23, 1913 - September 9, 1981) was an American jazz and blues singer. Helen was born in Louisville, Kentucky. She moved to New York and became a recording vocalist with Harry James big band in 1937.
DayListenersSaturday 14 October 202327Sunday 15 October 202320Monday 16 October 202324Tuesday 17 October 20232424. Juni 2018 · Ausgabe vom 24.06.2018: Helen Humes. Hören. 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.
On June 23, 1909, in Louisville, Kentucky, a rising star was born: the mysterious, elegant, and multi-talented Helen Humes. Humes was raised loving music, and starting at age 17, she began a wildly successful career singing jazz and blues.
