Pianists · 1913–1981
Helen Humes
American jazz and blues singer (1913–1981)
- Born
- 23 June 1913
Louisville - Died
- 9 September 1981
Santa Monica - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- Decca, Contemporary Records
- Discography
- 9 albums
Biography
Helen Humes was a jazz musician who played piano, pipe organ and voice. Helen Humes was born on 23 June 1913 in Louisville and died on 9 September 1981 in Santa Monica. The music is usually filed under jazz and blues. Record labels: Decca and Contemporary Records. The discography here lists 9 albums, from “On the Sunny Side of the Street” (1975) to “Blue and Sentimental” (2002).
Helen Humes (June 23, 1913 – September 13, 1981) was an American singer. She was a blues, R&B and classic popular singer.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Historic 78 rpm records
- SONG OF THE WANDERER HARRY JAMES and His ORCH. · Helen Humes · Harry James · Buck Clayton… archive.org ↗
- IT'S SQUARE BUT IT ROCKS COUNT BASIE & HIS ORCH. · Helen Humes · Sigman · Slack · 1937 archive.org ↗
- DRIVE ME DADDY HELEN HUMES · BUCK CLAYTON AND ALL STARS · Helen Humes · 1946 archive.org ↗
- BE BA BA LE BA BOOGIE HELEN HUMES AND ALL STARS · M. Lux Lewis · W. Woodman · W. Moore ·… · 1946 archive.org ↗
- BE-BABA-LE-BA ESTELLE EDSON · Oscar Pettiford & All Stars · K. George · L… · 1946 archive.org ↗
- BE-BABA-LE-BA ESTELLE EDSON · Oscar Pettiford & All Stars · K. George · L… · 1946 archive.org ↗
- MARRIED MAN BLUES HELEN HUMES AND ALL STARS · M. Lux Lewis · W. Woodman · W. Moore ·… · 1946 archive.org ↗
- E-BABA-LE-BA HELEN HUMES · Dixon · Humes · 1950 archive.org ↗
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Helen Humes play?
Helen Humes is known for playing piano, pipe organ and voice.
When and where was Helen Humes born?
Helen Humes was born 23 June 1913 in Louisville.
What are Helen Humes's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include On the Sunny Side of the Street (1975), Songs I Like to Sing (1988), Swingin’ With Humes (1991), Tain’t Nobody’s Biz-Ness If I Do (1991) and Helen Humes and the Muse All Stars (1993).
External links
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