Carl Kress was an American jazz guitarist.
Carl Kress, c. June 1947
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