Valaida Snow

Valaida Snow
Snow in a 1945 advertisement
Background information
Born(1904-06-02)June 2, 1904
Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedMay 30, 1956(1956-05-30) (aged 51)
New York City, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, entertainer
InstrumentTrumpet

Valaida Snow (June 2, 1904 – May 30, 1956) was an American jazz musician and entertainer who performed internationally. She was also known as "Little Louis" and "Queen of the Trumpet," a nickname given to her by W. C. Handy.

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