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Singer of Jazz and Blues
vocalist blues singer. Born in Orleans Parish, New Orleans, Oktober 15, 1922 or 1924. Began her singing career at the old Tick Tock Club. Popular singer in many Bourbon Street clubs, sang with Louis Armstrong (q.v.), Al Hirt, Pete Fountain and "Papa" French. Performed at jazz festivals in several cities, at Carnegie Hall, in the Hollywood Bowl, at the grand opening of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D. C., and the Houston Astrodome. Toured Vietnam with Louis Cottrell. Children: Betty, John Cravinas, Jr. Died, New Orleans, April 21, 1977; interred Holt Cemetery. Informations: http://peroldaeus-musicandart.blogspot.com/2010/03/blanche-thomas.html (with Photograph) http://www.lahistory.org/site37.php (scroll down to name)
Track list and 30sec audio provided by
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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You Ain't So Such A Much / Hound Dog | Blanche Thomas / Little Esther | 2010 | Single |
Blanche Thomas / "Papa" French And His New Orleans Jazz Band | Blanche Thomas, "Papa" French And His New Orleans Jazz Band | 1982 | Album |
Am I Blue | Blanche Thomas, "Papa" French And His New Orleans Jazz Band | 1964 | Album |
Am I Blue | Blanche Thomas | 1956 | Album |
You Ain't So Such A Much | Blanche Thomas | 1954 | Single |
Blanche Thomas Meets The Last Straws In New Orleans | Blanche Thomas Meets The Last Straws | Album |