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Born: December 25, 1907 in Rochester, NY
Years Active: 30 's, 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's
Died: November 18, 1994 in Hockessin, DE
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
One of the great entertainers, Cab Calloway was a household name by 1932, and never really declined in fame. A talented jazz singer and a superior scatter, Calloway's gyrations and showmanship on-stage at the Cotton Club sometimes overshadowed the quality of his always excellent bands. The younger brother of singer Blanche Calloway (who made some f... Continue Bio >>

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Blues In The Night

Discography:
1996 Cab Calloway '45
1995 Stormy Weather
1993 Featuring Chu Berry
1991 Get with Cab
1988 Stands in for the Moon
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Filmography:
2004 Harlem Renaissance: The Music & Rhythms That Started a Cultural Revolution
2001 Music Classics, Vol. 4
1999 Harold Arlen: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
1998 Music Classics, Vol. 7
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Influenced By: Kid Ory King Oliver Louis Armstrong More >> Followers: Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band Septeto Anacaona & Ciro Rimac Tiny Bradshaw Nappy Brown Eddie Jefferson More >>

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