Eddie Durham's All-Star Girl Orchestra
African American Women's Band, Eddie Durham's All-Star Girl Orchestra, was created by Arranger, Eddie Durham in 1942. The Band which toured the US and overseas consisted of around 22 members. The Band helped to Raise war bonds, uplifted morale and performed at Military Camps and United Service Organization (USO) Centers during world war ll. The Band disbanded in 1946 and some members went on to join the Darlings of Rhythm. No videos of the Band are available on YouTube, have a great Wednesday
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Name: Eddie Durham's All-Star Girl Orchestra
Origin: US
Years active: 1940's
Members:
Dolly Jones Armenra - Trumpet
Edna Williams - Trumpet
Jean Starr - Trumpet
Nova Lee McGee - Trumpet
Thelma Lewis - Trumpet
Flo Jones - Trumpet
Lela Julius- Trombone
Jessie Turner - Trombone
Sammy Lee Jett - Trombone
Ellarize Thompson - Alto Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, and Violin
Alma Cortez - Baritone Saxophone
Lorraine Brown Guilford - Saxophone
Josephine Boyd- Saxophone
Margaret Backstreet "Padjo" - Saxophone
Edith Farthing - Upright Bass
Violet "Vi" M. Wilson - Bass
Origin: US
Years active: 1940's
Members:
Dolly Jones Armenra - Trumpet
Edna Williams - Trumpet
Jean Starr - Trumpet
Nova Lee McGee - Trumpet
Thelma Lewis - Trumpet
Flo Jones - Trumpet
Lela Julius- Trombone
Jessie Turner - Trombone
Sammy Lee Jett - Trombone
Ellarize Thompson - Alto Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, and Violin
Alma Cortez - Baritone Saxophone
Lorraine Brown Guilford - Saxophone
Josephine Boyd- Saxophone
Margaret Backstreet "Padjo" - Saxophone
Edith Farthing - Upright Bass
Violet "Vi" M. Wilson - Bass
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