Chris Calloway, Cab's daughter sings for Mabel Mercer Foundation

From: Chicago Defender | Date: January 25, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

Generations of people are aware of Cab Calloway, who is famous for his song "Minnie The Moocher" and was critically acclaimed as a legendary orchestra leader at the famous Cotton Club in New York. He is no longer with us; however, his legend continues to live.

Long before he passed, Cab introduced his daughter, Chris to the entertainment world. She continues the Calloway legend. She is internationally famous as a cabaret singer and joins hundreds who are attending the Mabel Mercer Foundation Chicago Cabaret Convention scheduled for four fantastic evenings.

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