Perry Bradford (Feb. 14, 1893, Montgomery, Alabama, US – Apr. 20, 1970, New York City, US)
Composer, Songwriter, Dancer and Vaudeville performer, Perry Bradford, began his career in 1906 in Minstrel shows and moved on to solo Pianist work in 1909. He is regarded for bringing African American musical characteristics to recorded music. He worked with Alberta Hunter and Mamie Smith, enabling the latter's first recording session in 1920, which was the first time that a African American Blues Singer appeared on record. His career was derailed by the Great Depression, but his legacy has since gained some recognition. He died in 1970; thanks for your contribution Mr. Bradford, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: My sweetie went away and Crazy Blues (1920 Mamie Smith and her Jazz Hounds)
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