We’ve seen in our last article that Cab Calloway kept himself busy between two seasons. Before its winter return in Miami, the whole troupe will find harvest in the windy city, Chicago, before leaving for South America. This is our… Read the full story →
The second year, expected to fulfill the hopes of the first season, didn’t happen the way it was supposed to. With many changes in the leading parts, certainly lacking pizzazz, with a downgraded show, the 1958 Cotton Club Revue had… Read the full story →
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In the Fifties, Miami became the place to be: hotels and resorts, nightclubs, beaches, the city was magic. Before retirees, tourists were the main source of income. It made sense for entrepreneurs to try their luck with an ambitious revue.… Read the full story →
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Recorded on March 3, 1937, Peckin' is a novelty song intended to create new fashionable dance. In the lyrics, Cab Calloway refers to other dances launched by him at the Cotton Club, like the Suzy-Q and Truckin'. The Hi de Ho Blog tells you what… Read the full story →
Tout le monde sait que l'orchestre de Cab Calloway était parmi les mieux traités du business : la paie était la meilleure, 4 semaines de congés payés par an et 1 semaine à Noël avec une prime, au moins 3… Read the full story →