Today we look at the music and career of the great bandleader, Cab Calloway. He was an American jazz singer, dancer, bandleader and actor. He was associated with the Cotton Club in Harlem, New York City, where he was a regular performer and became a popular vocalist of the swing era. His niche of mixing jazz and vaudeville won him acclaim during a career that spanned over 65 years. He led a top notch band and produced some fantastic music. I hope you enjoy this look at the late Cab Calloway. Please visit this podcast at http://bigbandbashfm.blogspot.com