.jpg) Portrait of Mildred Bailey, Carnegie Hall(?), New York, N.Y. Image by William P. Gottlieb, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Mildred BaileyMildred Bailey Mildred Bailey Native American jazz singer (1907–1951) For the American brigadier general, see Mildred Inez Caroon Bailey. For the American first lieutenant, see Millie Bailey. Mildred Bailey (born Mildred Rinker; February 27, 1907 – December 12, 1951) was a Skitswish jazz singer[2] during the 1930s, known as "The Queen of Swing", "The Rockin' Chair Lady", and "Mrs. Swing". Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Mildred Bailey Bailey photographed by William P. Gottlieb in New York City, 1947 Background information Birth name Mildred Eleanor Rinker Born (1907-02-27)February 27, 1907[1] Tekoa, Washington, U.S. Died December 12, 1951(1951-12-12) (aged 44) Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S. Genres Jazz, vocal jazz, blues Occupation Singer Labels Vocalion Close She recorded the songs "For Sentimental… (Source: Wikipedia)
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