Quote of the day
Ah, who can tell how hard it is to climb
The steep where Fame's proud temple shines afar?
Lovie Austin
Born: September 19, 1887
Died: July 8, 1972 (aged 84)
Bio: Cora "Lovie" Austin was an American Chicago bandleader, session musician, composer, singer, and arranger during the 1920s classic blues era. She and Lil Hardin Armstrong are often ranked as two of the best female jazz blues piano players of the period.