Dorothy Dandridge

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Dorothy Jean Dandridge (November 9, 1922 – September 8, 1965) was an American actress and singer, and was the first African-American to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. She performed as a vocalist in venues such as the Cotton Club and the Apollo Theater. Dorothy Dandridge first gained fame as a solo artist from her performances in nightclubs, usually accompanied by Phil Moore on piano. As well known as she became from renditions of songs such as "Blow Out the Candle", "You Do Something To Me", and "Talk Sweet Talk To Me", she recorded very little on vinyl. Whether it was because of personal choice or lack of opportunity is unknown. In 1940, as part of the Dandridge Sisters singing group, Dandridge recorded four songs with the Jimmy Lunceford band: "You Ain't Nowhere" (Columbia #28007) "That's Your Red Wagon" (Columbia #28006) "Ain't Going To Go To Study War No More" (Columbia #26938) "Minnie The Moocher is Dead" (Columbia #26937A) In 1944, she recorded a duet with Louis Armstrong from the film Pillow to Post: "Watcha Say" (Decca L-3502) In 1951, she recorded a single for Columbia Records: "Blow Out the Candle/Talk Sweet Talk To Me" (catalogue # unknown) In 1953, she recorded a song for the film Remains to Be Seen: "Taking a Chance On Love" (MGM Records, catalogue # unknown) In 1958, she recorded a full length album for Verve Records featuring Oscar Peterson with Herb Ellis, Ray Brown, and Alvin Stoller (Catalogue #314 547-514 2) that remained unreleased

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Smooth Operator

The Very Best of Dorothy Dandridge

15 Famous Songs

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Autour De Minuit

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Masters Of Jazz & Swing

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I Put A Spell On You - Mesmerising Jazz

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The Night Time (Is the Right Time) Pt. 14

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The Original Soundies Collection, Vol. 4

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Divas Of Jazz

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divas of jazz cd1

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Women

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That's All (Live On The Ed Sullivan Show, March 27, 1960)

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