Marie Bryant
Marie Bryant, born on November 6, 1917, in Meridian, Mississippi, was an
American dancer and singer. At age ten, she began performing imitations of
Josephine Baker at her local church. In 1934, Bryant made her professional debut
with Louis Armstrong at the Grand Terrace Café in Chicago, becoming a regular
performer in the city's entertainment venues. She later collaborated with Lionel
Hampton and Duke Ellington, touring extensively and appearing in notable
productions such as Jump For Joy (1941) and Beggar’s Holiday (1946). Bryant also
worked as a dance instructor for prominent a...
