Lizzie Miles

1895–1963 (age 68)

blues/jazz singer

Biography

Lizzie Miles brought the spirit of New Orleans into blues and jazz recordings that spanned decades, working with bands led by Clarence Williams and Louis Armstrong and leaving an indelible mark on early American music.

Her clear voice and expressive storytelling reminded audiences that the blues and jazz traditions could sustain both joy and sorrow, keeping the city’s melodies alive somewhere between generations.

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