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Maxine Sullivan
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Singers · 1911–1987

Maxine Sullivan

American blues and jazz singer (1911-1987)

Born
13 May 1911
Homestead
Died
7 April 1987
New York City
Country
United States
Record labels
Vocalion Records
Discography
16 albums

Biography

Maxine Sullivan was a jazz musician who played voice. Maxine Sullivan was born on 13 May 1911 in Homestead and died on 7 April 1987 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Vocalion Records. The discography here lists 16 albums, from “On Tour With The Allegheny Jazz Quartet Starring Maxine Sullivan” (1984) to “100 Classic Tracks” (2010).

Maxine Sullivan (May 13, 1911 – April 7, 1987), born Marietta Williams in Homestead, Pennsylvania, United States, was an American jazz vocalist and performer. As a vocalist, Sullivan was active for half a century, from the mid-1930s to just before her death in 1987. She is best known for her 1937 recording of a swing version of the Scottish folk song "Loch Lomond". Throughout her career, Sullivan also appeared as a performer on film as well as on stage. A precursor to better-known later vocalists such as Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan, Sullivan is considered one of the best jazz vocalists of the 1930s. Singer Peggy Lee named Sullivan as a key influence in several interviews.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

On Tour With The Allegheny Jazz Quartet Starring Maxine Sullivan 1984 · Live
Uptown 1985
Close as Pages in a Book 1987
Memories of You: A Tribute to Andy Razaf 1991
The Queen, Vol.5: Something to Remember Her By 1993
The Queen, Vol.1: Like Someone In Love 1997
Swingin' Sweet 1998 · Live
Highlights in Jazz 1999 · Live
The Queen, Vol.2: I Only Have Eyes For You 1999
The Queen, Vol.3: There Will Never Be Another You 2000
The Queen, Vol.4: Dream A Little Dream Of Me 2001
Together (Maxine Sullivan Sings the Music of Jule Styne) 2008
100 Classic Tracks 2010
Manassas Jazz Festival · Live
Maxine With Ted Easton’s Jazz Band
The Lady's in Love With You

Historic 78 rpm records

  • I'm the Caring Kind Benny Carter and His All Star Orchestra · Maxine Sullivan · Benny… archive.org ↗
  • This Heart of Mine Teddy Wilson Quintet · Maxine Sullivan · Freed · Warren · Teddy… · 1945 archive.org ↗
  • I CARRY THE TORCH FOR YOU Maxine Sullivan · Cedric Wallace And His Orchestra · Joe Davis · 1945 archive.org ↗
  • BEHAVIN' MYSELF FOR YOU Maxine Sullivan · Cedric Wallace And His Orchestra · Joe Davis · 1945 archive.org ↗
  • LOOKING FOR A BOY BENNY CARTER AND HIS ALL STAR ORCHESTRA · MAXINE SULLIVAN · Don Byas… · 1946 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Maxine Sullivan play?

Maxine Sullivan is known for playing voice.

When and where was Maxine Sullivan born?

Maxine Sullivan was born 13 May 1911 in Homestead.

What are Maxine Sullivan's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include On Tour With The Allegheny Jazz Quartet Starring Maxine Sullivan (1984), Uptown (1985), Close as Pages in a Book (1987), Memories of You: A Tribute to Andy Razaf (1991) and The Queen, Vol.5: Something to Remember Her By (1993).

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