June 1, 1936 recording Why Was I Born Putney Dandridge
Louis Putney Dandridge (January 13, 1902 February 15, 1946) was an African American bandleader, jazz pianist and vocalist. Born in Richmond, Virginia, Dandridge began performing in 1918 as a pianist in the a revue entitled the Drake and Walker Show. In 1930, he worked for a time as accompanist for tap dancer Bill Bojangles Robinson, including appearances in the important black musical Brown Buddies. In February 1931, Dandridge appeared in the cast of the musical revue Heatin Up Harlem, starring Adela
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