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Mildred Bailey (born Mildred Rinker; February 27, 1907 – December 12, 1951) was a Native American jazz singer during the 1930s, known as "The Queen of Swing", "The Rockin' Chair Lady" and "Mrs. Swing".
Mildred Bailey was an American singer known for her light soprano voice, clear articulation, and jazz phrasing. As a singer, Bailey was especially influenced by Ethel Waters and Bessie Smith, and she was one of the first nonblack performers to become a skilled jazz singer.
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Jun 23, 2019 · Mildred Bailey. Bailey, a fixture in many of America’s hottest jazz clubs, is perhaps less remembered today than many of her contemporaries. At the time of the Met Concert, she was considered by fans and music critics alike as the second-best female jazz singer in the world, just behind Billie Holiday.
Jul 22, 2008 · Mildred Bailey - Rockin` Chair (1937) Aad Juijn. 3.51K subscribers. Subscribed. 948. 115K views 15 years ago. Recorded in Chicago, March 23, 1937. ...more.
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Jan 1, 2001 · Learn about Mildred Bailey, a popular American jazz singer in the 1930s who worked with Paul Whiteman, Benny Goodman and Red Norvo. Find out her discography, style, influences and legacy on All About Jazz.
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Jun 8, 2018 · One of the first female singers to make a name for herself in the American pantheon of jazz, Mildred Bailey (1907-1951) managed to capture the subtleties of the era's African American blues and ragtime music. Bailey early on developed her own unique way to underline the meaning of the words she sang.
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Apr 19, 2019 · Née Mildred Rinker in 1907, Mildred Bailey had her first big break when she joined Paul Whiteman in 1929, at the behest of Whiteman vocalists Al Rinker (her brother) and lifelong admirer Bing Crosby. A number of hit recordings peaked with Rockin’ Chair in 1932.
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