Jimmy Scott Smithsonian Interview Block 15 (Q2473)

But time went on, and Lionel Hampton decided I had to be with the band. He then hired myself and Benny Carter. That I do remember, because it amazed me that he was hiring two and three people at a time. But before us, Winnie - what was her name? - Winnie Brown? Yeah. All of those and, of course, you can't forget Hampton and Dinah - Dinah Washington. That was a team. That was a unique love of m ...