Cab Kaye Musical artist

Nii-lante Augustus Kwamlah Quaye, better known as Cab Kaye (3 September 1921, London – 13 March 2000, Amsterdam), was an English-born Ghanaian-Dutch jazz singer, pianist, bandleader, entertainer, drummer, guitarist and songwriter who was influenced by Billie Holiday and often accompanied himself on piano with a graceful, rhythmic style. He effortlessly combined blues, bebop, stride and scat with the music of his African and Ghanaian musical heritage.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Cab Quaye Cab Quay Kwamlah Quaye Kwamla Quaye Nii Lante Quaye Kab Kay Nii-lante Augustus Kwamlah Quaye Aka Quaye Cab Quaye Cab Quay Kwamlah Quaye Kwamla Quaye Nii Lante Quaye Kab Kay
Birth date	September 03, 1921
Birth place	London
Date of death	March 13, 2000
Place of death	Amsterdam , Netherlands
Hometown	London London Borough of Camden