Alberta Hunter

American blues singer, songwriter, and nurse (1895-1984)

Born: 1 April 1895
Memphis
Died: 17 October 1984
New York City
Country: United States
Record labels: Columbia Records, Black Swan Records
Discography: 7 albums

Biography

Alberta Hunter was a jazz musician who played voice. Alberta Hunter was born on 1 April 1895 in Memphis and died on 17 October 1984 in New York City. The music is usually filed under blues. Record labels: Columbia Records and Black Swan Records. The discography here lists 7 albums, from “Chicago: The Living Legends” (1961) to “Downhearted Blues: Live At The Cookery” (2001). Honours include Blues Hall of Fame (2011) and Memphis Music Hall of Fame (2015).

Alberta Hunter (April 1, 1895 – October 17, 1984) was an American jazz and blues singer and songwriter from the early 1920s to the late 1950s. After twenty years of working as a nurse, Hunter resumed her singing career in 1977.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Chicago: The Living Legends 1961

Songs We Taught Your Mother 1962

Remember My Name (Original Soundtrack Recording) 1978

Amtrak Blues 1980

The Glory Of Alberta Hunter 1982

Look For The Silver Lining 1983

Downhearted Blues: Live At The Cookery 2001 · Live

Studied with

Tony Jackson 1876–1921 · American pianist, singer, and composer (1876–1921)

Awards

2011 Blues Hall of Fame
2015 Memphis Music Hall of Fame

Historic 78 rpm records

DON'T WANT NO MAN THAT'S LAZY ALBERTA HUNTER · Sam Clanton · Leroy Jones · Al Matthews · Al Casey · 1946 archive.org ↗
Your Bread May Be Good But It Ain't As Good As Mine ALBERTA HUNTER · Sam Clanton · Leroy Jones · Al Matthews · Al Casey · 1946 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Alberta Hunter play?

Alberta Hunter is known for playing voice.

When and where was Alberta Hunter born?

Alberta Hunter was born 1 April 1895 in Memphis.

What are Alberta Hunter's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Chicago: The Living Legends (1961), Songs We Taught Your Mother (1962), Remember My Name (Original Soundtrack Recording) (1978), Amtrak Blues (1980) and The Glory Of Alberta Hunter (1982).

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