Linda Hopkins and her Black & Blue Quartet Here's The Kid (CD)

(Sam Sam Music) 13 tracks

Linda Hopkins sings the way she looks At the age of 11, she sneaked into the New Orleans' Palace Theater to see her idol Bessie Smith. In 1950, she performed at a singing competition and was hired on the spot by a club owner. From then on, she became a famous star like Billy Holliday, Lena Horne and Johnnie Otis. She made several recordings and toured the world with her band Black & Blue. She also sang on the soundtrack to Clint Eastwood's movie ''Honkie Tonk Man''. A great jazz/blues/gospel singer with a very special voice. She was also honored with a star on the "Hollywood Walk Of Fame". This album with songs that vary from jazz, blues and gospel is a live album, the atmosphere is fantastic. Highly recommended.