Maxine Sullivan

During the 1940s Sullivan performed with a wide range of bands from that of Teddy Wilson, Benny Carter, and Jimmie Lunceford. Sullivan also performed at many of New York's hottest jazz spots such as the Ruban Bleu, the Village Vanguard, the Blue Angel, and the Penthouse.

In 1956, Sullivan shifted away from her earlier style and recorded the most exciting material since her early 1937 sessions with the album "A Tribute to Andy Razaf". Originally on the Period Label, "A Tribute to Andy Razaf" features Sullivan's interpretations of a dozen tunes featuring the lyrics of the poet and lyricist Andy Razaf. The album also largely highlights the music of Fats Waller, including versions of "Keepin' Out of Mischief Now", "How Can you Face Me? ", "My Fate is in Your Hands", "Honeysuckle Rose", "Ain't Misbehavin'", and "Blue Turning Grey Over You". Sullivan is joined by a sextet that was reminiscent of John Kirby's Group of 15 years prior, including trumpeter Charlie Shavers and clarinetist Buster Bailey. Read Less