- The Wiz (Original Soundtrack) · 1978
- The Very Best Of · 2007
- Down From the Attic Lost Hits of the 50s & 60s · 2014
- The Very Best Of · 2010
- The Very Best Of · 2010
- The Early Years 1937-50 · 2013
- Thinking of You Tonight.. · 2012
- Thinking of You Tonight.. · 2012
- Thinking of You Tonight.. · 2012
- Thinking of You Tonight.. · 2012
- Thinking of You Tonight.. · 2012
- Thinking of You Tonight.. · 2012
- Thinking of You Tonight.. · 2012
Albums
- 2012
- 1997
Compilations
- 2010
About Thelma Carpenter
Vocalist Thelma Carpenter enjoyed a long and rich career in radio, recording, vaudeville, television, movies, and the stage. Discovered by famed talent scout John Hammond when she was 19, she worked alongside Coleman Hawkins, Count Basie, and Teddy Wilson, and recorded as a headliner and backing vocalist. She provided the singing voice for screen stars who couldn't carry a tune, and was a frequent guest on Eddie Cantor's radio show. She starred in several Broadway revues, played Dolly Levi on-stage in Hello Dolly!, appeared in the 1978 film version of The Wiz, and was a guest star on The Cosby Show at the age of 74.
- HOMETOWN
- Brooklyn, NY, United States
- BORN
- 15 January 1922
- GENRE
- Jazz