Biography
Ann Cook was a blues singer born on May 10, 1903, in St. Francisville, Louisiana.[1] She became a popular blues performer during the 1930s and 1940s, earning the nickname 'Bad Ann' during her career.[2][3] Cook recorded her earliest known blues songs on March 7, 1927, in New Orleans, with two tracks released on Victor Talking Machine Co. 78 rpm record #20579.[4] Her musical style encompassed New Orleans Blues and regional blues traditions of the era.[1] Cook passed away on September 29, 1962, in New Orleans, Louisiana, leaving behind a legacy as a notable figure in early blues music.[1][2]
Fun Facts
- Ann Cook was known professionally as 'Bad Ann,' a stage name that reflected the blues tradition of adopting distinctive monikers.[2][3]
- Her earliest recorded sessions took place in New Orleans on March 7, 1927, during the early era of electric recording technology.[4]
- Cook's recordings were released on Victor Talking Machine Co. 78 rpm records, the standard format for music distribution during the 1920s-1940s.[4]
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Heard on WWOZ
ANN COOK has been played 1 time on WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans' jazz and heritage station.
| Date | Time | Title | Show | Spotify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | 10:25 | HE'S THE SWEETEST BLACK MAN IN TOWNfrom SIZZLJNG THEN BLUES | Traditional Jazzw/ Tom Saunders |