Cab Calloway was an American jazz singer and bandleader known for his energetic performances and scat singing style. He rose to fame during the Harlem Renaissance era of the 1920s and 1930s, becoming a prominent figure in the jazz and swing music scenes. Calloway's band, the Cab Calloway Orchestra, was famous for hits like "Minnie the Moocher" and "Jumpin' Jive." He was known for his flamboyant stage presence and charismatic personality.