Camille Howard, an indelible figure in the rhythm and blues and boogie-woogie piano styles, was a musical force to be reckoned with during the 1940s and 1950s. Born Camille Agnes Howard on March 29, 1914, in Galveston, Texas, she achieved significant success after moving to California. Her career took off when she joined Roy Milton's Solid Senders, becoming the band's featured pianist and contributing to their hit-making prowess. Howard's standout performance on the boogie-woogie track "Milton's Boogie" in 1946 highlighted her infectious energy and formidable piano skills, both of which would become her trademarks.

As a solo artist, Camille Howard's spellbinding talent was further evident through her numerous recordings that showcased her versatility and finesse on the keys. Her most notable tracks include the rousing "X-Temporaneous Boogie" and the expressive "Please Don't Stay Away Too Long." Howard's music transcended the era's norms, and she emerged as one of the few female instrumentalists to gain prominence in the male-dominated world of post-war American music. She continued recording into the early 1950s before stepping back from the spotlight. Though Camille Howard's name might not be as widely recognized as some of her contemporaries, her influence and the vivacity of her recordings have ensured her a respected place in the annals of blues and boogie-woogie music history.

Genres

Boogie-woogie

Latest Release

X-Temporaneously - The Camille Howard Collection

Camille Howard

Ep - 5 Tracks - Released September 3, 2021