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Harold Arlen: Maxine Sullivan, The Great Songs From The Cotton Club Vocalists She wrote the lyrics forMaxine Sullivan was one of the best and best known big band jazz vocalists in the 1930's. She retired when the style faded, but came back with a vengeance the year she turned 70. From 1981 until 1985, she recorded a slew of albums. This studio album from 1984 is one of the best. Hers is a husky, laid back voice that goes perfectly with the arrangements for small jazz ensemble led by Keith Ingham. Excellent intonation and enunciation. Some of the Arlen