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Velma Middleton spent most of her career as Louis Armstrong's singer. She was originally a dancer and, although overweight, she often did splits on stage including during the <a href="spotify:artist:04kWWhnACFsQZlReaxSqsc">Armstrong</a> years. Middleton had an average but reasonably pleasing and good-humored voice. After freelancing -- including visiting South America in 1938 with Connie McLean's Orchestra and working as a solo act -- she joined Louis Armstrong's big band in 1942, appearing on some Soundies with Satch). After <a href="spotify:artist:04kWWhnACFsQZlReaxSqsc">Armstrong</a> broke up the orchestra in 1947, Middleton joined his All-Stars. She was often used for comedy relief (such as for duets with <a href="spotify:artist:19eLuQmk9aCobbVDHc6eek">Satch</a> on "That's My Desire" and "Baby, It's Cold Outside") and occasional features. Jazz critics rarely thought highly of Middleton's singing, but <a href="spotify:artist:04kWWhnACFsQZlReaxSqsc">Armstrong</a> considered her part of his family, and she was a constant part of his show. Middleton, who recorded eight selections as a leader for the Dootone label in 1948 and 1951, died in Africa while touring with <a href="spotify:artist:19eLuQmk9aCobbVDHc6eek">Satch</a> in 1961. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi
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