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Esther Lee Jones (born c. 1918, date of death unknown), known by her stage names "Baby Esther", "Little Esther", and other similar variations, was an American singer and child entertainer of the late 1920s, known for interpreting popular songs with a "mixture of seriousness and childish mischief".
18 lug 2021 · Esther Lee Jones was a child stage performer who was extremely popular in the 1920s and early 1930s, and was seen as one of the top-tier black stars of the Harlem Renaissance. But most people ...
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Join us as we delve into the Jazz Age, exploring the cultural influence of Baby Esther's performances and the striking similarities that led to a controversial lawsuit filed by Helle Kane....
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22 set 2022 · When it comes to “hidden figures” in Black history, few have a legacy as instantly recognizable as Esther Jones. A largely Harlem-based jazz singer known as “Baby Esther” in the early 1900s, Jones became the inspiration for the character of Betty Boop — but never received a penny in compensation.
15 feb 2020 · Esther Lee Jones, AKA Baby Esther, was an American cabaret singer and entertainer at several night clubs in Harlem including the Cotton Club. Born in 1919, Baby Esther was the original inspiration for the cartoon character Betty Boop and she was Black.
For decades confusion and misunderstanding have swirled around the life and legacy of jazz performer Baby Esther. What's the real story? Find out now!
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20 feb 2020 · Characterised by the phrase “Boop-Oop-a-Doop”, this style was invented by a black Harlem jazz singer named Esther Lee Jones, born Gertrude Saunders aka Baby Esther, who in the 1920s used to perform in various nightclubs in Harlem, including the Cotton Club.
