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Mimi Martel

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Mimi Martel was an American singer active 1952-1955.[1] During 1952-1955 Martel produced over a dozen singles paired with several backing bands; The Four Rhythmaires, The Toppers, The Mimi Martel Quartet, Nat Charles and His Orchestra, and the Les Morgan Orchestra.[2][3] By 1956 Martel had moved from singing into TV.[4]

References

  1. ^ Billboard - 6 June 1953 - Page 82 "Bufalino is heading for New York for a recording session with the Esquire Boys, who are on the first four releases, early next month, and will trek to Hollywood at the end of June to record Mimi Martel. "
  2. ^ Billboard - 15 Jan 1955 - Page 39 "Spin It Records, headed by Nick Therry and Eddie LeBaron, have been organized in Hollywood and DOW January 17 via two releases featuring Mimi Martel and Nick Therry."
  3. ^ Billboard - 31 Dec 1955 - Page 34 MIMI MARTEL Someone Threw the Frying Pan Away 74 VICTOR 6371— Novelty samba has an infectious beat which the ork projects with glee. The lyrics are handled cheerfully by the thrush. Good deejay potential.
  4. ^ Billboard - 18 Aug 1956 - Page 40 Singer Mimi Martel signed by CBS-TV to costar with Red Rowe in a new afternoon show."