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Helen Humes

Jazz
From the age of 5, Helen Humes took her first piano and singing lessons. Later, endowed with a powerful voice, she gradually established herself in local bands and met a producer who offered her a recording session with pianist James P. Johnson. This first recording experience was a success, but her singing career had to wait, as her mother wanted her to finish her studies. So she had to wait until the end of the '30s for a second chance. Count Basie discovered her in a Cincinnati club, where she was singing with Al Sears, and offered her the chance to succeed Billie Holiday in h...
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Million Dollar SecretHelen Humes
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They Raided the JointHelen Humes
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Baby Won't You Please Come HomeHelen Humes
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Pennies from HeavenHelen Humes
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Jet Propelled PapaHelen Humes
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These Foolish ThingsHelen Humes and Helen Humes & the Muse All Stars
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Million Dollar SecretHelen Humes

Let The Good Times Roll

4:04

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They Raided the JointHelen Humes

Today i sing the blues

3:19

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Baby Won't You Please Come HomeHelen Humes

3:23

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Pennies from HeavenHelen Humes

3:15

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Jet Propelled PapaHelen Humes

Today i sing the blues

2:44

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These Foolish ThingsHelen Humes and Helen Humes & the Muse All Stars

5:21

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