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Ethel Waters
2009-10-20 00:00:00
to perform in a more classical style than she would prefer, often lacking "the damn-it-to-hell bass." According to Waters, she influenced Henderson to practice in a "real jazz" style. She first recorded for Columbia Records in 1925; this recording was given a Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1998.
Soon after, Waters started working with Pearl Wright, and together they toured in the South. In 1924 Waters played at the Plantation Club on Broadway. She also toured with the Black Swan Dance Masters. With Earl Dancer, she joined what was called the "white time" Keith Circuit. They received rave reviews in Chicago, and earned the unheard of salary of US$1,250 in 1928. In 1929, Harry Akst helped Pearl and Ethel compose a version of "Am I Blue?," her signature tune.
During the 1920s, Waters performed and/or was recorded with the ensembles of Will Marion Cook...
2009-10-20 00:00:00
to perform in a more classical style than she would prefer, often lacking "the damn-it-to-hell bass." According to Waters, she influenced Henderson to practice in a "real jazz" style. She first recorded for Columbia Records in 1925; this recording was given a Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1998.
Soon after, Waters started working with Pearl Wright, and together they toured in the South. In 1924 Waters played at the Plantation Club on Broadway. She also toured with the Black Swan Dance Masters. With Earl Dancer, she joined what was called the "white time" Keith Circuit. They received rave reviews in Chicago, and earned the unheard of salary of US$1,250 in 1928. In 1929, Harry Akst helped Pearl and Ethel compose a version of "Am I Blue?," her signature tune.
During the 1920s, Waters performed and/or was recorded with the ensembles of Will Marion Cook...