The Boswell Sisters were an American close harmony singing trio of the jazz and swing eras, consisting of three sisters: Martha Boswell, Connie Boswell, and Helvetia "Vet" Boswell. Hailing from uptown New Orleans, the group blended intricate harmonies and song arrangements featuring effects such as scat, instrumental imitation, ‘Boswellese’ gibberish, tempo and meter changes, major/minor juxtaposition, key changes, and incorporation of sections from other songs. They attained national prominence in the United States in the 1930s during the twilight of the Jazz Age and the onset of the Great Depression.
From left: "Vet", Connie and Martha in 1931
House on Camp Street in uptown New Orleans where the Boswell Sisters grew up
The Boswell Sisters in March 1932. From top: "Vet," Martha, and Connie.
The trio in 1931
Uptown is a section of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, on the east bank of the Mississippi River, encompassing a number of neighborhoods between the French Quarter and the Jefferson Parish line. It remains an area of mixed residential and small commercial properties, with a wealth of 19th-century architecture. It includes part or all of Uptown New Orleans Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Latter Memorial Library, a former private mansion built in 1907, sits on the corner of St. Charles Avenue and Soniat St.
Mardi Gras Indians, second lines, and Carnival parades are part of Uptown's traditions.
The front gates to Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
Tombs in Lafayette Cemetery No. 1