Mozelle Alderson
Mozelle Alderson | |
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| Birth name | Mozelle Fagans |
| Also known as | Possibly Kansas City Kitty, Hannah May, Thelma Holmes, Mae Belle Lee, Jane Lucas |
| Born | November 20, 1904 Bedford, Ohio, United States |
| Died | February 15, 1994 (aged 89) Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Classic female blues |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1920s–1930s |
| Labels | Black Patti, Brunswick, ARC, Vocalion, Paramount |
Mozelle Alderson (November 20, 1904 – February 15, 1994) was an American classic female blues singer. She recorded a small number of tracks for Black Patti Records in 1927 and for Brunswick Records In 1930. Her most regular pianist was Judson Brown. She was a one-time vocalist for the Famous Hokum Boys in 1930 and toured and recorded as a backing vocalist for other blues artists. Alderson used a number of aliases, possibly including Kansas City Kitty, Hannah May, Thelma Holmes, Mae Belle Lee, and Jane Lucas.
Little is known of her life outside of her recording career.