Caption
"The Queen of Swing," Mildred Bailey.
Number
2860
Prompt
Mildred Bailey, the figure in the image, should look to the left, the right and then back at the camera before delivering a gentle, warm smile. The pearls around her neck could shimmer.
Body
This stamp honors Mildred Bailey (1907-1951), a pioneering jazz singer. Bailey, who was of Coeur d'Alene Native American heritage, began her career in the 1920s. She rose to fame in the 1930s as the vocalist for the Paul Whiteman Orchestra. Her delicate yet swinging style influenced many later singers, including Bing Crosby and Tony Bennett. Bailey was also a successful radio star and led her own bands.