 Portrait of Cab Calloway, Columbia studio, New York, N.Y., ca. Mar. 1947 Image by William P. Gottlieb, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Small Danny And His OrchestraCab Calloway (1907–1994) was a renowned American jazz singer, songwriter, and bandleader known for his dynamic performances and scat singing style. He gained fame as a regular performer at Harlem's Cotton Club during the swing era, leading one of the most popular dance bands in the U.S. from the 1930s to the late 1940s. Calloway was recognized for his hit song "Minnie the Moocher," the first record by an African American to sell over a million copies. His career spanned over six decades, involving notable appearances in film and television, and he received numerous accolades, including the National Medal of Arts and posthumous Grammy honors. (Source: Wikipedia)
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