Jazz Greats: Myra Taylor

Myra Taylor (February 24, 1917 – December 9, 2011)

Jazz Singer and Songwriter, Myra Taylor, had a career that ran from her teen years into her nineties. She was a regular on tours and worked with Roy Eldridge, Lil Hardin Armstrong and others during the 1930's. She also acted in Television shows and some movies from the 1970's onwards. She returned to the US after living in Germany for a while and performing in 32 different countries. She died in 2011; please take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Take it easy greasy (Jimmy Keith Orchestra) , Move out and Spider and the fly (Jimmy Keith Orchestra)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myra_Taylor_(jazz_singer)

Background information
Birth name	Myra Jardine Render
Born	February 24, 1917 Bonner Springs, Kansas, U.S.
Died	December 9, 2011(aged 94) Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Genres	Vocal jazz
Occupation(s)	Singer
Years active	1940–2011
Associated acts	Wild Women of Kansas City, Harlan Leonard