Here are 10 things you should know about the great Mildred Bailey, born 123 years ago today. She was an important link between early jazz performers such as Ethel Waters and Bessie Smith and iconic singers like Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.
Be sure to tune into Cladrite Radio today; we’ll be playing Bailey’s music all day long.
Tommy Dorsey was born on November 19, 1905, in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. We’re featuring his music all day on Cladrite Radio, so why not tune in now?
The great Louis Armstrong was born 121 years ago today in New Orleans, Louisiana. We’ll be featuring his wonderful music all day today, so why not tune in now?
Here are 10 things you should know about Cliff “Ukulele Ike” Edwards, born 127 years ago today. Edwards was a much bigger star in his heyday than many would guess today.
Here are 10 things you should know about the legendary (and justifiably so) Judy Garland, born 100 years ago today. Hers was a complicated life and career, not easily summed up in 100 items, much less 10, so we’ve focused on the positives (it’s her birthday, after all) of her early career. We’re featuring her music all day on Cladrite Radio, so tune in now!