Mary Bradford (singer)
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Mary H. Bradford | |
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 Mary Bradford (left) and Bennie Moten's Orchestra[1] | |
| 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 a 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 [2]. The first album on which she was featured was with Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra in 1923[2]. Her second and last album was recorded under the name Auntie Mary Bradford in 1928 and was a solo album[2].
Career[edit]
Singer[edit]
- Waco Texas Blues - Mary Bradford acc. Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra - September 1923[3]
- Chattanooga Blues - Mary Bradford acc. Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra - September 1923[3]
- Selma Bamma Blues - Mary Bradford acc. Bennie Moten's Kansas City Orchestra - September 1923[3]
Lyricist/Composer[edit]
- Sobbin' Hearted Blues - Sara Martin and Clarence Williams - September 1924[3]
- Sobbin' Hearted Blues - Bessie Smith - January 1925[3]
References[edit]
- ↑ https://nationaljazzarchive.org.uk/explore/jazz-timeline/1960s/1263341-storyville-022-0012?
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Laird, R. (1996). Moanin’ low : a discography of female popular vocal recordings, 1920-1933. Greenwood Press. pg 49.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/mastertalent/detail/115320/Bradford_Mary_H
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