Jane Harvey

Jane Harvey (born Phyllis Taff, January 6, 1925 – August 15, 2013) was an American jazz singer, known for recording several tracks with famous musicians such as Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman during the 1940s.

Phyllis Taft was born on January 6, 1925, in Jersey City, New Jersey. She auditioned for Barney Josephson, who offered her an opportunity to perform at his Greenwich Village's nightclub, Café Society. Prior to performing, Taft changed her name to Jane Harvey.

In 1946, she joined Desi Arnaz's Orchestra, until she left in 1958 to raise her son, Bob Thiele Jr. She also entertained at military bases overseas with Bob Hope. During the late 1950s, she joined Duke Ellington's Orchestra. Around the time of her death, she performed locally, all over the Los Angeles area.

She was married to record producer Bob Thiele and had two children, her son Robert and a daughter. She later married William King.

Harvey died of cancer at her home in Los Angeles on August 15, 2013.

Birth and Death Data: Born January 6, 1925 (Jersey City), Died August 15, 2013 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1946 - 1947

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor D6VB-3088 10-in. 10/18/1946 Through a thousand dreams Desi Arnaz Orchestra Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor D6VB-3089 10-in. 10/18/1946 Mi vida Desi Arnaz Orchestra ; Jane Harvey Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor D6VB-3090 10-in. 10/19/1946 Another night like this Desi Arnaz Orchestra ; Jane Harvey Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor D6VB-3091 10-in. 10/19/1946 A rainy night in Rio Desi Arnaz ; Desi Arnaz Orchestra Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band vocalist  
Victor D7VB-0407 10-in. 1/7/1947 My number one dream came true Jane Harvey ; Page Cavanaugh Trio Female vocal solo, with piano trio and string quintet vocalist  
Victor D7VB-0408 10-in. 1/7/1947 A Sunday kind of love Jane Harvey ; Page Cavanaugh Trio Female vocal solo, with piano trio and string quintet vocalist  
Victor D7VB-0409 10-in. 1/7/1947 I had too much to dream last night Jane Harvey ; Page Cavanaugh Trio Female vocal solo, with piano trio and string quintet vocalist  
Victor D7VB-0410 10-in. 1/7/1947 Foggy river Jane Harvey ; Page Cavanaugh Trio Female vocal solo, with guitar, piano, and string bass vocalist  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Harvey, Jane," accessed November 7, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/358964.

Harvey, Jane. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 7, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/358964.

"Harvey, Jane." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 7 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/358964

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