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Skinnay Ennis

Born: August 13, 1907

Skinnay Ennis was an American bandleader and singer, born as Augustus Ennis on June 13, 1909, in Salisbury, North Carolina. He grew up in the Bronx, New York City, and began his career as a musician in the 1920s, playing drums in various bands.

Ennis rose to fame as the leader of his own big band, which he formed in 1937. The band became popular for their swing music and vocal harmonies, and they performed on radio programs such as "Your Hit Parade" and "The Bob Hope Show." Ennis was known for his smooth baritone voice and his ability to scat sing, which was a popular technique in jazz at the time.

Skinnay Ennis Salutes Hal Kemp

By Skinnay Ennis

Label: Unknown label
Released: 1959