Putney Dandridge

Louis "Putney" Dandridge (January 13, 1902 – February 15, 1946) was an American jazz pianist and singer.
Born in Richmond, Virginia, United States, Dandridge began performing in 1918 as a pianist in a revue entitled The Drake and Walker Show. In 1930, he worked as accompanist for tap dancer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, including appearances in the musical Brown Buddies. In February 1931, Dandridge appeared in the cast of the musical revue Heatin' Up Harlem, starring Adelaide... meer