 Autographed photo of American cabaret performers Steve Ross and Mabel Mercer, in New York City 1982 Image by Samjonesx, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 |
Mabel MercerMabel Mercer Mabel Mercer English cabaret singer (1900–1984) Mabel Mercer (3 February 1900 – 20 April 1984)[1] was an English-born cabaret singer who performed in the United States, Britain, and Europe with the greats in jazz and cabaret. She was a featured performer at Chez Bricktop in Paris, owned by the hostess Ada "Bricktop" Smith, and performed in such clubs as Le Ruban Bleu, Tony's, the RSVP, the Carlyle, the St. Regis Hotel, and eventually her own room, the Byline Club. Among those who frequently attended Mercer's shows was Frank Sinatra, who made no secret of his emulating her phrasing and story-telling techniques. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Mabel Mercer Background information Born (1900-02-03)3 February 1900 Burton upon Trent,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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