you could check out these singers:
Billie Holiday - Classic Jazz Singer, sometimes known as the Queen of Jazz
Wonga Harris - Bandmaster from the 40s (also voiced for Baloo in Disney's "The Jungle Book"
Louis Prima - Composer, Bandmaster, Singer from the 40's (also voiced for King Louie in "The Jungle Book" as well as Thomas O'Malley in "Aristocats"
B.B. King - Great Blues music
Etta James - New Orleans Blues singer
Nat King Cole - According to Natalie, taught her everything
You might also check out genre's known as Delta Blues, New Orlean's Blues, and Classic Blues.
Nobody comes close to Ella, Satchmo, and Billie, but there are some other greats from that period. |
