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Helen Humes. 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.
Jazz Profiles 8/7 - Helen Humes. Sunday, August 7, 2022 - 2:00pm to 7:00pm. Sid Gribetz presents a five hour radio broadcast honoring vocalist Helen Humes on "Jazz Profiles" this Sunday August 7, 2022 from 2-7 PM on WKCR. When Billie Holiday left the original Count Basie orchestra in 1938, how could she be replaced, and who could replace her?
Helen Humes, born in Louisville Kentucky in 1913 was steeped in the blues and gospel music from a young age via the church and this comes across strongly in her vocal performances. She performed with amongst others the Harry James big band, Count Basie’s Orchestra and was accompanied by such musical luminaries as likes of Art Tatum and Teddy Wilson!
Orchestra – Marshall Royal And His Orchestra* (tracks: ... See See Rider - Helen Humes and Her All Stars. 2:53; Basie, Wardell Gray, and Helen Humes: You Cried for Me.
I cried for You - Helen Humes 1952 Helen Humes sings with Count Basie and a small part of his band Helen Humes (1913 - 1981) was born in Louisville, Kentucky...
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8 de dic. de 2008 · Helen Humes was a very early singer with the Basie Band.And 45 years later,still sounding good.
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Celebrating Helen Humes' Birthday! Today we celebrate the birthday of the extraordinary jazz singer Helen Humes, born on June 23, 1913. Humes's versatile voice and emotive delivery made her a...
