Alberta Hunter

Alberta Hunter

Alberta was an American blues and jazz vocalist active from 1895 until her death in 1984. She performed across multiple blues and vocal jazz styles, including piano blues, acoustic blues, and vaudeville blues. Her career spanned nearly nine decades, establishing her as a significant figure in early American blues and jazz traditions. Alberta's versatility across acoustic and piano-driven blues formats, combined with her vaudeville background, made her a notable performer during the formative years of blues and jazz music in the United States.