Cab Calloway

(1907-1994)

American singer and bandleader

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Cabell "Cab" Calloway III (December 25, 1907 – November 18, 1994) was an American jazz singer, dancer, bandleader and actor. He was associated with the Cotton Club in Harlem, New York City, where he was a regular performer and became a popular vocalist of the swing era. His niche of mixing jazz and vaudeville won him acclaim during a career that spanned over 65 years.

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Born	Cabell Calloway III 25 December 1907 Rochester, New York, USA
Died	18 November 1994 (aged 86) Hockessin, Delaware, USA
Zodiac	Capricorn
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Zelma Proctor - · info edit

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Wenonah Conacher - · · m. 1928; div. 1948 info edit

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Zulme Macneal 1915-2008 · American government · m. 1949 info edit

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Camay info 1st child with Zelma Proctor Female · - · Celebrity Baby

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Cabella Catherine info 2nd child with Zulme Macneal Female b. 18 May 1952 · Age: 73 · 1952- · Celebrity Baby

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Blanche Calloway · Sister · 1902-1978 · American jazz singer, composer and bandleader edit info

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Harold Arlen · Friend · 1905-1986 · American composer of popular music edit info

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Johnny Mercer · Friend · 1909-1976 · American lyricist, songwriter, singer and record executive edit info

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Andy Gibson · Associate · 1913-1961 · American musician edit info

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Sallie Blair · Associate · 1934-1992 · Musical artist edit info

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