Dardanelle Breckenbridge

Dardanelle Breckenbridge
Portrait of Dardanelle in Washington, D.C., by William P. Gottlieb
Portrait of Dardanelle in Washington, D.C., by William P. Gottlieb
Background information
Birth nameMarcia Marie Mullen
Also known as"Dardanelle", Dardanelle Breckenridge", "Dardanelle Hadley"
Born(1917-12-27)December 27, 1917
Avalon, Mississippi, USA
DiedAugust 8, 1997(1997-08-08) (aged 79)
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Singer, Songwriter, Jazz musician
Instrument(s)Piano, vibraphone, vocals
LabelsRCA Victor, Stash, Audiophile,

Dardanelle Breckenbridge or Breckenridge (December 27, 1917 - August 8, 1997),[1] was an American jazz musician known for performing with Lionel Hampton in the 1940s, and later as a solo artist under the name Dardanelle.[2]

  1. ^ "Dardanelle Hadley". MSwritersandmusicians.com. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
  2. ^ "Dardanelle: Piano, Vibes + Voice". Jazz.fm. February 2017. Retrieved November 1, 2018.