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Lillie Delk Christian

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Lillie Delk Christian, born Lillie Delk on January 30, 1896 in Mobile, Alabama, was an American singer known for her contributions to early jazz. She moved to Chicago in 1915 and began her musical career after being introduced to the local jazz scene by Johnny St. Cyr. Christian signed with Okeh Records in 1927 and released several notable recordings, including "I Must Have That Man / Baby". Throughout the late 1920s, she collaborated with prominent jazz artists such as Louis Armstrong, Richard M. Jones, Earl Hines, and Jimmie Noone. After a hiatus during the Great Depression, Christian toured with Carroll Dickerson’s Orchestra in the mid-1930s and performed at venues like the Cotton Club. Her career spanned until her death in January 1966.
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