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Esther Jones, known for her unique vocal style that incorporated scat singing, particularly the phrase "Boop-oop-a-doo," was a prominent performer in Harlem ...
22 wrz 2022 · A child singer and dancer, Esther Jones inspired Paramount to create the cartoon character Betty Boop in 1930 — but she never received any credit or royalties. When it comes to “hidden figures” in Black history, few have a legacy as instantly recognizable as Esther Jones.
#BabyEstherLegacyBaby Esther, the African American performer whose unique style and scat singing inspired one of the most iconic characters in animation hist...
9 kwi 2022 · Esther Jones, now widely credited with influencing the iconic sex symbol Betty Boop, died in 1984 in New York City from liver and kidney complications. She was 66.
1 mar 2016 · Betty Boop was originally based on a black woman known as Esther Jones whos real identity was in fact Gertrude Saunders, but is better known as Ester Baby Jones.
Drawn in the form of an anthropomorphic singing dog with droopy ears and a squeaky singing voice, "Betty Boop", as the character was later dubbed, soon became popular and the star of her own cartoons. In 1932, Betty Boop was changed into a human, the long dog ears becoming hoop earrings.
24 maj 2021 · At an early point in her career, child star Esther Jones introduced a “boop-oop-a-doop” singing style into her performances. This baby-voice scatting style dazzled Jazz Age audiences and gained Jones critical acclaim virtually wherever she performed.
