Notable musician Cab Calloway was a multifaceted artist, excelling in various roles such as bandleader, songwriter, composer, singer, actor, and author.
Born with a passion for music, Cab Calloway pursued higher education at Crane College, later combining his academic endeavors with his musical talents by singing with the band The Alabamians.
As his musical career progressed, Calloway took over The Alabamians in 1928, leading the group to become one of the most popular orchestras of the time. He went on to establish his own orchestra, performing at prestigious hotels, theaters, and nightclubs across the United States and making numerous recordings.
In 1952, Calloway joined the touring company of the iconic opera "Porgy and Bess", performing across the USA and Europe until 1954. Following this experience, he founded a quartet, further solidifying his reputation as a talented musician.
Throughout his career, Calloway collaborated with renowned musicians such as Jack Palmer, Buck Ram, Andy Gibson, Clarence Gaskill, Irving Mills, and Paul Mills, through his membership in the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) since 1942.
Calloway's impressive repertoire includes a wide range of popular song compositions, including "Lady With the Fan", "Zaz Zuh Zaz", "Chinese Rhythm", "Are You In Love With Me Again?", "That Man's Here Again", "Peck-A-Doodle-Doo", "I Like Music", "Rustle of Swing", "Three Swings and Out", "The Jumpin' Jive", "Boog It", "Come on with the Come-on", "Silly Old Moon", "Sunset", "Rhapsody in Rhumba", "Are You All Reet?", "Hi-De-Ho Man", "Levee Lullaby", "Let's Go, Joe", "Geechy Joe", and "Hot Air".
Cab Calloway's enduring legacy as a musical icon continues to inspire and delight audiences to this day.
