Thelma Terry

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Bassist and singer Thelma Terry was one of the first women to take the lead of her own jazz orchestra. Born Thelma Combes to a poor family in Chicago, at age 18 Terry was already playing first chair in the Chicago Women's Symphony Orchestra. She was a student at Austin High School, and many of the so-called "Austin High Gang" served at one time or another in Thelma Terry's band. The Austin High student most significant to Terry's story was drummer Gene Krupa, whose first gig was with Terry. It...
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Various Artists How Low Can You Go? Anthology of the String Bass (1925-1941) [Box Set]
How Low Can You Go? Anthology of the String Bass (1925-1941) [Box Set] - Various Artists
By: Various Artists
Credited Role:Bass
Song List: Milenberg Joys, Dinah, Black Bottom Stomp
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Various Artists Chicago Hot Bands 1924-1928
Chicago Hot Bands 1924-1928 - Various Artists
By: Various Artists
Credited Role:Performer
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