One of the Jazz Greats that was huge in the Blues and Gospel Genre, Ethel Waters was an active figure (starting from the 1920s) in the exposure of these Genres. She also acted on stage and on the screen; have a great Saturday and please take a listen here: Supper time , Dinah , Heat Wave , Stormy Weather , Heebie Jeebies , His Eye Is on the Sparrow , Taking a chance on love , Cabin in the sky and Am I blue?
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethel_Waters
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 31, 1896 Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | September 1, 1977(aged 80) Chatsworth, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | Actress, vocalist |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1921–1977 |
| Associated acts | Josephine Baker Alberta Hunter Bessie Smith Fletcher Henderson |
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