Tampa Bay Arts and Culture Oral History Project
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Interviewer
Bob Seymour and Louise Krikorian
Publication Date
4-1-2025
Date
2017-08-12
Abstract
Louise Krikorian and Bob Seymour interview jazz pianist and singer Kitty Daniels about her musical journey from early childhood in Ybor City to performing with legends like B.B. King and Ray Charles. Daniels reflects on her family's influence, Tampa’s jazz scene, and her time on the Sea Escape cruise ship. She shares insights into her distinctive style, shaped by her mother and diverse musical influences, and her lasting impact on audiences across generations.
Keywords
Kitty Daniels (1934-2025), African American pianists, Jazz, B.B. King (1925-2015), Ray Charles (1930-2004), Billy Eckstine (1914-1993), Tony Bennett ( 1926-2023), Cruise ships
Extent
00:36:45; 14 page transcript
Subject: geographic
Hillsborough County (Fla.)Ybor City (Fla.); Tampa (Fla.)
Language
English
Digital Date
2025
Type
Oral History
Format
Digital only
Identifier
tampa-arts-and-culture-kitty-daniels
Recommended Citation
Daniels, Kitty, "Kitty Daniels Oral History Interview" (2025). Tampa Bay Arts and Culture Oral History Project. 14.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/arts_culture_ohp/14
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