Ann Baker
Ann Baker (August 21, 1915 – August 29, 1999) was an American jazz singer. Baker was discovered by Louie Armstrong and played with his band on Broadway. She is best known for her time spent as a member of Billy Eckstine's band, "The Dream Band" where she performed with Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Dexter Gordon, Miles Davis and Art Blakey. In 2008, Baker was inducted into the West Virginia Musician Hall of Fame. |
Birth and Death Data: Born August 21, 1915 (Washington), Died August 29, 1999
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 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 | D7VB-0653 | 10-in. | 3/13/1947 | Meet me at no special place (and I'll be there at no particular time) | Count Basie ; Count Basie Orchestra | Female vocal solo, with jazz/dance band | vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Baker, Ann," accessed November 7, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/359423.
Baker, Ann. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 7, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/359423.
"Baker, Ann." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 7 November 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Ann Baker (singer)
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Baker, Ann, 1915-1999 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2017003202
Wikidata: Ann Baker (singer) - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q21996896
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