International Sweethearts of Rhythm - 4 numbers (1946)

[daniellwhitehurst]

I never knew about this, thanks for posting it, I love it!!!

[nanalinda5]

I don't know where you got this but THANK YOU. Anna Mae was my aunt and I always thought she was so glamorous. She and all the women in the band were just the best. I appreciate her music much more now that I am older.

[jzkramer]

Sounds better than 99% of all the male jazz I've ever heard, and better looking than a 100%!

[tarzan73875]

they could match every male band from that era

[splendidlifeable]

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]

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!

[7inga7]

How great is this!!! Thank you so much!

[blkchk]

I just read about these women for the first time in an article on CNN today. They are going into the Smithsonian. Very cool.

[MickeyMudTurtle]

I sure do love watching and hearing these talented, hard-working ladies perform!

[RiverwalkJazzRadio]

Great to see the Sweethearts in action. Riverwalk Jazz is broadcasting a program devoted to The Intl Sweethearts the week of March 10th. We'd love to hear more of your memories and stories about these talented women so we can share them with our listeners around the world. Go to our Riverwalk Jazz website send us an email. To listen to the broadcast, check your local public radio station for listings or tune in online beginning March 10th on our Riverwalk Jazz website

[dlandson01]

My grandmother played the Sax! I can't believe I just stumbled on this video!

[officialanitagrace]

Very nice music

[officialanitagrace]

Very nice music

[TIMBRELAND]

Brilliant, reading this great book "Jazzwomen, 1900 to the present" by Sally Placksin, it's how I looked into them. These ladies rocked! They pretty much got ousted from the Jazz scene after the war...because they had to give the jobs back to men!!!! The discrimination they faced was phenomenal, both gender and racial. They were a truly international multi-racial band, they toured all over the world, the book is worth a read.

[Bumptiously]

thanks for the footage bobjazz11. I've heard of them, but never thought I'd have a chance to see them perform, and it's so much more than just hearing audio. Awesome opportunity, thanks to you.

[Bumptiously]

This was 64 years ago. Think about that. The natural human necessity of expressing yourself on your axe...an extraordinary achievement that is unthinkable for most women....even now 64 years later. Do we need to call a general strike on dating, marriage, and childbirth in order to accomplish something like this ever again? Maybe it would be worth it. I want to go live on planet Venus where I can get a gig and have friends to learn from and play with.

[TopsyDurham]

My late dad, Eddie Durham (DurhamJazz com) was the Musical Director for this Band. I am also in touch with living legend organist SARAH MCLAWLER, who hasn't recorded in 50 years, but will release a new CD "UNDER MY HAT" Sept. 7, 2010 - already on Amazon pre-sale...Support this CD!

[Marlyntrumpet]

this video is motivation for me to continue playing my horn!

[beingnorm]

I am currently caring for one of the sweehearts! She has such fond memories and her eyes light up when she speaks of those 'good ol days'!

[ilanipwns]

My grandmother was a trombonist in this band! Thanks so much for posting this footage, it's really invaluable for me. They are so amazing.

[bobjazz11]

Thanks for the comment!

It makes posting these clips really worthwhile!

:-)

Bob

[decomposerhaha]

@ilanipwns THAT IS AWESOME! Who was your grandma???

[skydeja]

@ilanipwns Im thinking of writing a play on the sweethearts, do u have any archived pictures/videos? Is your grandmother still alive?

[chas63]

Incredible arrangement. We like it. Yes, we do.

[hremdldw]

Coleman Hawkins inspired tenor swingin, band.Just very good musicans Iv'e heard a lot of male bands that couldn't swing half a good as these women a testament too staying at it go on wail sisters.

[afloridagal]

Play Woods! Play that trombone!

[julygrl]

wow. flawless.

[mdownhourav2009]

Ohh yess yesss yesss i love it to much

[AmyK007]

They were certainly leaders of a new direction. Thank god for them breaking the male-stero type and going out on their own. Their music is fantastic. Very inspirational.

[REVBILLY69]

"Jump Children" was later covered by The Flamingos," but this is just incredible. Vi' was an amazing player, really bridging the gap between Rand B and Jazz. Ten Stars!!!!

[ChocMami]

yassssssssssssssssssss

[deadlikemike]

i can't even count how many times i've watched this video over the past few months. utterly amazing.

[freemysoul3286]

HELLA COOL!

[tug0jackson]

What a treat to see them on film!

[KnockelII]

Highly accomplished musicians and boy, do they swing!

When was this recorded? My guess: End of the 1940'es.

[karibai]

Anna Mae Winburn was actually on the cover of American Legacy's 2008 Summer Edition. Their group included a lot of pioneering artists.

[jamesmaseobrown]

The band leader's name was Anna Mae Winburn. I think she was hot! Quite stunning for a woman in those days.

[strangeromance1]

What guts! These girls were breaking the male mold. What a solos too! That sax player could Whail!

[SandySummers]

Noted for being a pioneer racially integrated female orchestra.