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Valaida Snow (June 2, 1904 – May 30, 1956) was an American jazz musician and entertainer who performed internationally. She was also known as "Little Louis" and "Queen of the Trumpet," a nickname given to her by W. C. Handy.
Feb 22, 2020 · Overlooked No More: Valaida Snow, Charismatic ‘Queen of the Trumpet’. She was not just a master musician, singer and dancer; she was also a teller of tall tales whose interviews could be...
If sheer talent were a measure of fame, Valaida Snow would be one of the most renowned performers of the 20th century. Her story epitomizes the history of countless gifted but underappreciated African American artists, performers, and musicians who often were not universally recognized in their lifetime.
Jun 13, 2022 · The tale of Valaida Snow is dramatic, a beautiful gifted entertainer, singer, dancer, arranger, and jazz trumpeter who succeeded against all odds. Valaida’s exceptional talent, determination and charm brought her international fame.
Snow, Valaida (c. 1903–1956) African-American singer, dancer, and musician, best known of the early female jazz horn players and called the "Queen of the Trumpet," who entertained audiences in North America, Europe and Asia from the '20s to the '50s. Name variations: Valaida Edwards.
Jul 8, 2021 · Valaida Snow: Trumpeter, Singer, Jazz Meteor of the 20s and 30s. Valaida Snow (1905 - 1956) lived most of her life on stage and on the road. She was born to a traveling show business family, the eldest of four children, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Her mother taught Valaida and her siblings to perform and Valaida showed great promise early on.
If it weren’t for fate, Valaida snow might have been considered one of the most influential entertainers of the 20th century. Instead, she is little-known outside of a loyal following. A gifted blues vocalist and multi-instrumentalist also noted for her skills as an arranger, Snow was born on June 2, 1903, in Chattanooga, TN (although other ...
Valaida Snow was deemed by none other than Louis Armstrong to be the second greatest trumpet player in the world.
Jun 18, 2015 · Snow, the “curiosity,” was in Denmark when the Nazis came to power and began their sweep from nation to nation.
Feb 28, 2008 · Fresh Air's jazz critic reviews Mark Miller's High Hat, Trumpet, and Rhythm: The Life and Music of Valaida Snow. It's a biography of jazz singer and musician Valaida Snow, aka "Little Louis."
