Calloway, Cab
(1907–1994)> SINGER · SONGWRITER · BANDLEADER
Calloway, Cab Cabell Calloway III, 25 December 1907; Rochester, NY – 18 November 1994; Hockessin, DE Singer, dancer, songwriter, bandleader. Began in Chicago, then became bandleader in New York. Led orchestra at Cotton Club, Harlem , in succession to Duke Ellington from 1932 to 1940; featured in many important jazz instrumentalists; sang jazz, blues, and novelty songs. He broke up the band in 1948, and led a small group briefly in 1951–1952, then concentrated mainly on stage and film roles…