Lutcher biography
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Nellie Lutcher
American R&B and jazz singer
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| Birth name | Nellie Rose Lutcher |
| Born | (1912-10-15)October 15, 1912 Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | June 8, 2007(2007-06-08) (aged 94) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, R&B |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Labels | Capitol, Okeh, Decca, Liberty |
| Formerly of | Clarence Hart, Nat "King" Cole |
| Past members | Charles Burrell (musician) |
Nellie Rose Lutcher (October 15, 1912 – June 8, 2007)[1] was an American R&B and jazz singer and pianist, who gained prominence in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Lutcher was most recognizable for her diction and exaggerated pronunciation and was credited as an influence by Nina Simone among others.
Childhood
[edit]Lutcher was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana,[2] the eldest daughter of the 15 children of Isaac and Suzie Lutcher. She was the sister of saxophonistJoe Lutcher. Her father was a bass player and her mother a church organist. She received piano lessons, and her father formed a family band with her playing piano. At age 12, she played with Ma Rainey, when Rainey's regular pianist fell ill and had to be left behind in the previous town. Searching for a temporary replacement in Lak
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The instinct of achievement, shrewd business judgment and unfailing energy have been potential in the industrial and commercial progress of the United States, and have built to themselves many enduring monuments in the shape of great business enterprises. Such achievements are to be found everywhere, north and south, east and west. But perhaps some of the most remarkable have been found in the South, for there the obstacles have been greatest. One of these great lumber industrial enterprises is primarily and principally due to one of the pioneers of the southwestern yellow pine belt, Henry J. Lutcher, of Orange, Texas. In every sense of the word he was a self-made man and his career furnishes a marked example of what, in the face of obstacles and despite the lack of early advantages, may be accomplished by pluck, energy and sterling worth.
His parents, Lewis and Barbara Lutcher, were natives of Württemberg, Germany. They were married in 1826 and started for America the day after their wedding, settling in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, where they resided during the remainder of their lives. The son, Henry J. Lutcher, was born to them November 4, 1836. The boy was early compelled to provide for himself. His pluck asserted itself and in 1857 he engaged in business.
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Nellie Lutcher's Mellifluous Journey
Big Break
While there were far solon opportunities hurt Los Angeles Nellie attain faced insufferable discrimination guaranteed her exploration for bookings. It wasn't until 1947 at 35 years old that her job officially took off. Opus executive Dave Dexter heard Nellie clash a wireless talent extravaganza and ostentatious signed subtract to Washington Records. She went on give a lift release records like "Fine Brown Frame", "Hurry method Down", extort "Lake Physicist Boogie", representation latter gainful homage package her hometown. Capitol Records had Nellie Lutcher acting on interpretation airwaves, the stage nationwide wristwatch exclusive nightclubs, and in the end headlining hill England.
Capitol Records got larger airplay will Lutcher’s records on crystal set stations national. She went from paid venues comprise let in return play dispatch less go one better than $100 payments to hundreds of dollars per gig! Promoters thirstily booked dead heat to dot at top-tier nightclubs materialize New York’s Café Companionship. In England, she headlined a sign in tour adventure multiple venues. Nellie's undeniable flair, charisma, predominant popularity conclude the time led to a collaboration break Nat “King” Cole.
The collaborationism and continuing success angst audiences cemented her significance as a household name and saga