Helen Humes

US jazz and blues singer, born June 23, 1913 in Louisville, KY, USA, died September 9, 1981 in Santa Monica, CA, USA.

First recordings 1927. Replaced Billie Holiday as lead vocalist w. Count Basie's Orchestra in 1938. Solo artist 1940's to 1960's before withdrawing from music for several years. Comeback in 1973 at the Newport Jazz Festival and remained musically active until her death.