Sullivan, Maxine, 1911-1987
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Sullivan, Maxine, 1911-1987
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Sullivan, Maxine
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Maxime Sullivan
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Sullivan Maxime 1911-1987
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Williams, Marietta 1911-1987
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African-American jazz soloist Maxine Sullivan was known for her cool and arresting "whispering voice," soothing style, gentle rhythmic phrasing, and intricate swing delivery. She became well known in the late 1930s for her swing performance of the Scottish traditional ballad "Loch Lomond." The song became her signature piece and catapulted her career. During this period Sullivan performed as the main act at the Onyx Club on 52nd Street alongside bassist John Kirby and his band. The two married in 1938 but were divorced three years later. In 1950 Sullivan married pianist Cliff Jackson. Excluding a ten-year break she took from show-business in 1957, Sullivan's career spanned four decades. Sullivan was also popular with jazz enthusiasts outside of the United States and she toured internationally several times.
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African American musicians
African American women entertainers
African American women in popular culture
African American women jazz singers
African American women singers
Jazz
Jazz musicians
Jazz singers
Swing (Music)
Women jazz musicians
Women singers
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