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Valaida Snow (1904 -- 1956) was a beautiful, gifted entertainer, singer, dancer, arranger, and jazz trumpeter. Valaida's exceptional talent, determination and charm brought her international fame. Her talents nearly unlimited, a savvy business woman who spoke seven languages, she blew hot jazz trumpet in the style of Louis Armstrong. Billed as "Queen of the Trumpet" she appeared in some of the top theatrical productions of her day. The toast of Paris and London in the early 1930s she wrote and recorded her theme song, "High Hat, Trumpet and Rhythm." Valaida Snow's life is an inspiring tale of determination and spirit

Valaida Snow was born into a family of musicians: Her mother taught Valaida, her sisters Alvaida and Hattie, and her brother, Arthur Bush, how to play multiple instruments.. Valaida learned to play cello, bass, violin, banjo, mandolin, harp, accordion, clarinet, saxophone and trumpet. Valaida, at the young age of fifteen, she was already a recognized professional singer and trumpet player. While Valaida Snow's beauty attracted audiences, it was her incredible talent as a jazz trumpeter which truly captivated them. She obtained the nickname, "Little Louis" due to her Louis Armstrong-like playing style. Pianist Mary Lou Williams wrote about her: "She was hitting those high C's just like Louis. She would have been a great trumpet player if she had dropped the singing and dancing, and concentrated on the trumpet".

Valaida toured and recorded frequently in the United States, Europe and the Far East both with her own bands and other leaders' bands. From 1930 to 1950 Alvaida could be seen with various jazz greats: With her sister, Lavaida, a singer, she performed in the Far East with drummer Jack Carter's jazz octet. She took part in a session with Earl Hines in New York in 1933 and also performed with Count Basie, Teddy Weatheford, Willie Lewis and Fletcher Henderson at various places and times.

She debuted on Broadway in 1924 as Mandy in Eubie Blake and Noble Sissles's musical 'Chocolate Dandies.' Later, she appeared on Broadway in Ethel Waters' show, 'Rhapsody in Black' in 1934; she appeared in the London production of 'Blackbirds' in 1935 with Johnny Claes and also in its Paris production. She could be seen in 'Liza' across Europe and Russia in the 30's and was also in the Hollywood films 'Take It from Me' in 1937, 'Irresistible You,' 'L'Alibi' and 'Pieges' in 1939 with her husband Ananais Berry. Valaida Snow shocked people in the USA, with her eccentric behavior. She traveled in an orchid colored Mercedes, dressed in an orchid suit, her pet monkey rigged out in an orchid jacket and cap, with the chauffeur in orchid as well.

After headlining at the Apollo Theater in New York, Valaida returned to Europe and the Far East to perform. World War II had begun and Valaida was arrested by the Germans. She was held for 18 months between 1940 and 1942 at Wester-Faengle, a Nazi concentration camp. She was subsequently released as an exchange prisoner in unstable health. Although this imprisonment greatly affected her physical and psychological health, she resumed performing and appeared at several prestigious engagements.

In February of 1951 she records "Porgy" and "The More I Know About Love" for Apollo with the Bobby Smith Orchestra. She continues her many in-person appearances throughout the country, and in early 1952 embarks on a true R & B tour with Joe Liggins & His Honeydrippers up and down the West coast. In late 1953, Valaida signs on with the Chess label. Who release "I Ain't Gonna Tell" and "If You Mean It".

It is just at this time that the final curtain descends on her, as in June of 1956 Valaida Snow dies of a cerebral hemorrhage backstage at the Palace Theater in New York. She passed away doing what she loved most, entertaining. She lived an intense life and enjoyed it, even if she bore the trouble and the tragic side that haunt many greats. She made the front page news for her glorious endeavors as well as for her downfalls. It is a continuing shame that so many people remain unaware of this extraordinary woman.