My mom, Norma Carson Newman, played trumpet with the International Sweethearts of Rhythm. Not sure if she was with them in '46. The stories she used to tell were always riveting. She passed in late 2005. I'm SO missing her today. Happy Mother's Day, Mom. I love you!
My mom, Norma Carson Newman, played trumpet with the International Sweethearts of Rhythm. Not sure if she was with them in '46. The stories she used to tell were always riveting. She passed in late 2005. I'm SO missing her today. Happy Mother's Day, Mom. I love you!
splendidlifeable 10 months ago 3
Maxine sullivan aMAZing!!
check out her recording at the age of 73: Great Songs from the Cotton Club by Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
Maxine Sullivan..the swingingest most natural singer ever.
LOVE her!
spreadpeaceNOTfear 2 years ago
Why don't they teach this in history classes?????
gs05jdt 2 years ago
@gs05jdt Because accomplishments from women were not to be heard about
dal4018 1 year ago
Great, Love It.
swinginkatz 2 years ago
I love!!!!
Buddafight 3 years ago
These ladies were very talented and lovely indeed.
RuthAlAbal 3 years ago
@RuthAlAbal Think they could have hung with Duke Ellington in his prime?
dal4018 6 months ago