Bobbi Humphrey
Jazz flutist Barbara Ann "Bobbi" Humphrey was born in 1950 in Marlin, Texas. Humphrey is often called the "First Lady of Flute". During her career, she has performed with Duke Ellington and played on a Stevie Wonder album. She landed her first record deal at the age of 21, becoming the first woman to sign with Blue Note Records. In 1973, Humphrey released her first LP to enormous commercial success, and was invited to perform at the prestigious Montreux International Music Festival. In 1976, Billboard named her "Best Female Instrumentalist". In 1994, Humphrey founded her own record label, Paradise Sounds Records.














