First released under the title “Cab Calloway, le dandy de Harlem," in 2010 in France and Europe on the ARTE channel, the 52-minute documentary is directed by Gail LEVIN (US) and co-written with Jean-François PITET (France). The US release aired… Read the full story →
Now forgotten and eclipsed by Milt Hinton, his brilliant successor in Calloway’s orchestra, Albert ‘Al’ MORGAN (August 19, 1908, New Orleans – April 14, 1974, Los Angeles), however, benefits from the image of an exceptional double bass player, considered… Read the full story →
Crowned “The King”, inspired by King Oliver, leader of his own band for a while, famous for composing Jitterbug, noted soloist on muted trumpet and high notes, Edwin Swayze is a musician who deserves to be rediscovered for his intense career… Read the full story →
An inventory from the collections of Keller WHALEN and Jean-François PITET Read the full story →
An overview of the bandleader’s appearances on private and commercial postcards from the collection of Keller Whalen. Read the full story →
C'est l'événement ! Tout au moins sur The Hi de Ho Blog... Mercredi 20 novembre à 17h00 sera projeté mon documentaire Cab Calloway, le Dandy de Harlem, à Sciences Po Paris dans le cadre du programme universitaire du Festival international Ciné… Read the full story →