Mary H. Bradford | |
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 Mary Bradford (left) and Bennie Moten's Orchestra[2] | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Auntie Mary Bradford, Mary Bradford |
| Genres | Blues |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1923–1928 |
Mary H. Bradford (Mary Bradford, Auntie Mary Bradford) was an American blues singer, songwriter, composer, and lyricist. She is known for her time performing and recording with Bennie Moten, Ada Brown, and Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra. Bradford was a contra-alto vocalist with a very brief career in music.[3] The first album on which she was featured was with Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra in 1923.[3] Her second and last album was recorded under the name Auntie Mary Bradford in 1928 and was a solo album.[3]
Career
Singer
Lyricist/Composer
References
- https://nationaljazzarchive.org.uk/explore/jazz-timeline/1960s/1263341-storyville-022-0012?
- ↑ https://nationaljazzarchive.org.uk/explore/jazz-timeline/1960s/1263341-storyville-022-0012?
- 1 2 3 Laird, R. (1996). Moanin’ low : a discography of female popular vocal recordings, 1920–1933. Greenwood Press. pg 49.
- 1 2 3 4 5 https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/mastertalent/detail/115320/Bradford_Mary_H
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