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Miss Rhapsody
voc, 1902-1984 US
Singer / Musician of Jazz and Blues
A.k.a. Viola Wells
American jazz, blues, and gospel singer, based in the Newark/New York area. Starting in the early 1920s, she performed with various bands, touring throughout the eastern US and Canada, with an extended stay in Kansas City. She was sometimes billed as Viola Underhill (her married name) or Rhapsody Underhill. She recorded for Savoy Records in the 1940s. She retired in 1950, but revived her career in 1963, joining The Harlem Blues & Jazz Band in the early 1970s. She released her first solo album in the UK in 1972. In 1974, she made a series of programs for French television. She continued to appear in concerts, clubs, radio, and television until her death in 1984. Born December 14, 1902 in Newark, New Jersey Died December 22, 1984 in Belleville, New Jersey
Genres
Plays With
| The Harlem Blues & Jazz Band |
Popular Tracks 
Hey Lawdy Mama on Stompin' At The Savoy: The Original Indie Label, 1944-1961 by Various Artists Sweet Man on The Savoy Story, Vol. 1: Jazz by Various Artists Groovin' The Blues on Savoy Blues 1944 – 1994 by Various Artists Sweet Man on Still Stompin' at the Savoy by Various Artists Blues in My Heart on Roots Of Rock 'N' Roll, Vol. 5: Ladies Sing The Blues by Various Artists Sugar on Roots Of Rock 'N' Roll, Vol. 5: Ladies Sing The Blues by Various Artists Downhearted Blues on Roots Of Rock 'N' Roll, Vol. 5: Ladies Sing The Blues by Various Artists The Night Before Judgement Day on Roots Of Rock 'N' Roll, Vol. 5: Ladies Sing The Blues by Various Artists See, See Rider on Matchbox Bluesmaster Series, Vol. 8: Big Road Blues by Various Artists Face to Face on Matchbox Bluesmaster Series, Vol. 8: Big Road Blues by Various ArtistsTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Band Members
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladies Sing The Blues | Big Maybelle, Little Esther, Albinia Jones, Miss Rhapsody, Linda Hopkins | 1979 | Compil. |
| Hey Lawdy Mama / Groovin' The Blues | Miss Rhapsody with June Cole Orchestra | 1944 | Album |
| Sweet Man / Down Hearted Blues | Miss Rhapsody With Reuben Cole's Orchestra | 1944 | Album |
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