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Cab Calloway

American jazz singer (1907–1994)

  • Fame59.2
  • Momentum3.1
  • Wikipedia38.1K
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Lived 1907–1994, aged 87United States
United States flagUnited StatesMusiciansSinger / Musician
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    43 languages
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  • Era
    1907–1994
    Aged 87
  • Known for
    The Blues Brothers
    1980
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Updated 2026-09-02

Cabell Calloway III was an American jazz singer, songwriter, bandleader, and actor. He was a regular performer at the Cotton Club in Harlem, where he 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.

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59.2
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Momentum3.1
Historical24.1
Now attention13.3
Source confidence70.0
Completeness80.0
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