Jazz Greats: Cab Calloway

Cabell "Cab" Calloway III (December 25, 1907 – November 18, 1994) 

     The great who did the Precursor to the Moonwalk back in the 1930s and the unmatched Jazz vocalist Cab Calloway, was an extra-ordinary talent who performed for over 60 years. He broke down stupid barriers in the Music Industry back in the day and is a respected figure in any Genre. Have a Good Saturday and please take a listen here: The Jumpin' Jive , Reefer man , St. James Infirmary blues and Minnie the Moocher

  
  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cab_calloway

Background information
Birth name	Cabell Calloway III
Born	December 25, 1907 Rochester, New York, US
Died	November 18, 1994(aged 86) Hockessin, Delaware, US
Genres	Jazz, blues
Occupations	Bandleader, singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1930–1994
Associated acts	The Cab Calloway Orchestra