Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean – 1964

Ottilie Patterson

The blues and jazz singer is heard at her prime

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Ottilie Patterson (1932-2011), who was born in Northern Ireland, was one of Great Britain’s best jazz and blues singers.

She is best-known for her performances and recordings with trombonist Chris Barber’s band; they were married for 24 years.

A powerful vocalist who could credibly sing Bessie Smith-style blues and also trad and swing standards, she is featured here with Chris Barber’s band in 1964, performing the Ruth Brown hit “Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean.”

-Scott Yanow

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