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Louis "Putney" Dandridge (January 13, 1902 – February 15, 1946) was an 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 legendary tap dancer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, including appearances in the important black musical Brown Buddies After touring in Illinois and the Great Lakes region, Dandridge settled in Cleveland, Ohio, forming his own band, which included famed guitarist Lonnie Johnson. This period lasted until 1934, when he attempted to perform as a solo act. He took his show to New York City, beginning a series of long residences at the Hickory House on 52nd Street and other local clubs. From 1935 to 1936, he recorded numerous sides under his own name, many of which highlighted some major jazz talents of the period, including Roy Eldridge, Teddy Wilson, Henry "Red" Allen, Buster Bailey, John Kirby, Chu Berry, Cozy Cole and more. Appearing to vanish from the music scene in the late thirties, it is speculated that Dandridge may have been forced to retire due to ill health. Dandridge died in Wall Township, New Jersey at the age of 44.
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Song | Album | Duration |
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Easy to Love | 1936 1996 | 2:41 |
Easy to Love | Putney Dandridge 1998 | 2:44 |
I'm in the Mood for Love | Putney Dandridge 1998 | 2:49 |
I'm in the Mood for Love | 1935-1936 1996 | 2:52 |
Isn't This a Lovely Day? | Putney Dandridge 1998 | 3:13 |
Isn't This a Lovely Day? | 1935-1936 1996 | 3:15 |
Santa Claus Came in the Spring | Putney Dandridge 1998 | 2:54 |
Santa Claus Came in the Spring | 1935-1936 1996 | 2:45 |
Santa Claus Came in the Spring | Santa Claus Blues 1988 | 2:56 |
Santa Claus Came in the Spring | Unknown Album | |
These Foolish Things | 1936 1996 | 2:25 |
These Foolish Things | Putney Dandridge 1998 | 2:28 |
When I Grow Too Old to Dream | Putney Dandridge 1998 | 2:40 |
When I Grow Too Old to Dream | 1935-1936 1996 | 2:44 |
When I Grow Too Old to Dream | Sing Me a Swing Song 1990 | 2:45 |
When I Grow Too Old to Dream | Little Jazz [CBS] 1991 | 2:37 |
Why Was I Born? | 1936 1996 | 2:50 |
Why Was I Born? | Putney Dandridge 1998 | 2:52 |
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