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Cab Calloway

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Cab Calloway (Cabell Calloway) , 1907-94, jazz singer and band leader, b. Rochester, N.Y. Known for his inventive creativity, he hired some of the top musicians of his day for his jazz orchestra, including Dizzy Gillespie and Milt Hinton; he also promoted singers Pearl Bailey and Lena Horne. Cab Calloway and his band became famous as a result of radio broadcasts (1931-32) from New York City's Cotton Club and was one of the highest earning bands of the 1930s and 40s. His hits included "Minnie the Moocher" (1931) and "Blues in the Night" (1942). He also appeared in several films. ... Read more
Cab Calloway
Encyclopedia of World Biography Cab Calloway Cab Calloway (1907-1994), blues and scat legend...the road and performed for his fans. Cab Calloway was a famous singer and bandleader...singing lead vocals again. The group, Cab Calloway and his Alabamians, became quite popular... Read more
Calloway, Cab
U*X*L Encyclopedia of World Biography Cab Calloway Born: December 25, 1907 Rochester, New...known for the song "Minnie the Moocher," Cab Calloway was a famous singer and bandleader beginning...singing lead vocals again. The group, Cab Calloway and his Alabamians, became popular in... Read more

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Dean Olsher Remembers Musician Cab Calloway
Transcript from: NPR All Things Considered; 11/19/1994; 653 words ; 00-00-0000 DANIEL ZWERDLING, Host: Cab Calloway is dead. The famed singer and band...that dangled around his knees, Cab Calloway' s stage persona of Minnie the...recognized by everyone. [excerpt of Cab Calloway singing `Minnie the Moocher'] OLSHER... Read more
Obituary: Cab Calloway
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 11/21/1994; ; 700+ words ; Cabell ("Cab") Calloway, singer, bandleader, actor: born Rochester...act tended to obscure the fact that Cab Calloway was a skilled and gifted singer. His...choice to lead the band. Under the name Cab Calloway and His Orchestra it became a force... Read more
Death claims Cab Calloway, flamboyant bandleader and music legend
Newspaper article from: Michigan Chronicle; 11/29/1994; ; 560 words ; ...Chronicle 11-29-1994 Death claims Cab Calloway, flamboyant bandleader and music...you're likely to find the name "Cab Calloway." Or at least you should be able...heart-warming to see a beaming Cab Calloway - in his trademark white suit... Read more
KEEPING CAB RUNNING CALLOWAY'S GRANDSON WORKS TO PERPETUATE SWING BANDLEADER'S LEGACY
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 11/8/2002; ; 700+ words ; Cab Calloway, one of the hippest and most flamboyant...first name is Christopher) leads the Cab Calloway Orchestra, which performs tomorrow night...the question remains: Why? Why carry Cab Calloway's torch instead of trying to light your... Read more
CAB CALLOWAY
Newspaper article from: Sacramento Observer; 11/23/1994; ; 678 words ; ...Sacramento Observer 11-23-1994 CAB CALLOWAY. The legendary singer, actor and bandleader Cab Calloway is dead. Black community musicians...reported many years later that "Cab Calloway started for me at 35 a week, while... Read more
TRIBUTE TO CAB CALLOWAY: RITES TUESDAY, NOV. 29
Newspaper article from: Washington Afro-American; 11/26/1994; ; 469 words ; ...American 11-26-1994 TRIBUTE TO CAB CALLOWAY: RITES TUESDAY, NOV. 29. Family...cremation services for Cabell "Cab" Calloway III, 86, were held Tuesday, Nov...singing was also popularized by Cab Calloway and his performance, style, manner... Read more
Cab Calloway, 'Hi' Prince, Dead at 86
Newspaper article from: Los Angeles Sentinel; 11/30/1994; ; 560 words ; Emanuel Parker Los Angeles Sentinel 11-30-1994 Cab Calloway, `Hi' Prince, Dead at 86. Cab Calloway, the prancing, dancing American jazz bandleader...1985 interview. At his performances he sold "Cab Calloway's Hepster's Dictionary" and "Prof. Cab Calloway... Read more
Happy Birthday to Cab Calloway
Transcript from: NPR Weekend All Things Considered; 12/22/2007; ; 700+ words ; ...Considered 12-22-2007 Happy Birthday to Cab Calloway Host: ANDREA SEABROOK Time 19:00-...birth of the exuberant entertainer Cab Calloway. The occasion has reporter Sara...of music) FISHKO: It's probably Cab Calloway and his band. He had just an amazing... Read more
Living out a legend; Cab Calloway's daughter blazes own trail with musical revue.(Arts and Lifestyle)
Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald; 11/5/2003; ; 700+ words ; ...the shadow of someone as large as Cab Calloway can be more than a little intimidating...that demanded attention. But Chris Calloway, Cab's daughter, found her own voice...store. I was used to working with Cab Calloway, riding in limos and having people... Read more
Chris Calloway, Cab's daughter sings for Mabel Mercer Foundation
Newspaper article from: Chicago Defender; 1/25/2003; ; 500 words ; Generations of people are aware of Cab Calloway, who is famous for his song "Minnie...orchestra to tour 55-cities entitled Cab Calloway's "Legacy of Mercer Swing" in 2001...International Theater Festival. Blanche Calloway, Cab's sister was one of the very few... Read more

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