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This article lists notable scat singers by year of birth. It is also sortable alphabetically.
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This article lists notable scat singers by year of birth. It is also sortable alphabetically.
| Group | Years active |
|---|---|
| The Boswell Sisters | 1925–1936 |
| The Andrews Sisters | 1925–1967 |
| The Nutty Squirrels | 1959–1964, 1977–1981 |
| The Swingle Singers | since 1962 |
| The Manhattan Transfer | 1969–1971; since 1972 |
Louis Daniel Armstrong, nicknamed "Satchmo", "Satch", and "Pops", was an American trumpeter and vocalist. He was among the most influential figures in jazz. His career spanned five decades and several eras in the history of jazz. Armstrong received numerous accolades including the Grammy Award for Best Male Vocal Performance for Hello, Dolly! in 1965, as well as a posthumous win for the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1972, and induction into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame in 2017.
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Scat or SCAT may refer to:
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