Jazz Greats: Blanche Calloway

Blanche Calloway (February 9, 1902 - December 16, 1978)

   Credited for discovering Ruth Brown, Blanche Calloway was a Bandleader, Entrepreneur, Program Director, etc. She was overshadowed by her younger brother ,Cab Calloway. thou she was is teacher; her legacy as a Jazz Great is almost forgotten, but her influence can be seen in the flamboyant stage Performers of today. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Saturday: I'm gettin' my self ready for you , I gotta Swing , Catch on and I got what it takes

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

Background Information
Born Blanche Dorothea Jones Calloway[1] February 9, 1902[2][3] Rochester, New York, United States[1] Died December 16, 1978 (aged 76)[3] Baltimore, Maryland, United States[3] Nationality American Occupation Bandleader Known for First woman to lead an all male jazz orchestra Cab Calloway's sister