Velma Middleton (September 1, 1917 - February 10, 1961) was an American jazz singer. She is best known for having sung with Louis Armstrong's big bands and small groups. She was with Armstrong from 1942 to 1961. Middleton was born in Holdenville, Oklahoma, and later moved with her parents to St. Louis, Missouri. 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, even during her Armstrong years. <a
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