Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States
Died
7 April 2020 (aged 98)
Betty Bennett (October 23, 1921) is an American jazz singer. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, as a child, she hoped to become an opera singer, studying voice and piano. Her direction was changed when, by way of records, her mother introduced her to the music of Duke Ellington and Count Basie. Loving what she heard of these jazz musicians, Betty quickly became proficient in jazz singing, displaying a natural talent for the form. While still very young, she joined Georgie Auld’s band and then in quick succession spent time in the late swing era big bands led by Claude Thornhill, Alvino Rey,… read more
Betty Bennett (October 23, 1921) is an American jazz singer. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, as a child, she hoped to become an opera singer, studying voice and piano. Her direction was changed when, by way of records, her mother introduced her to the music of Duke Ellington and Count Basie. Lovin… read more
Betty Bennett (October 23, 1921) is an American jazz singer. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, as a child, she hoped to become an opera singer, studying voice and piano. Her direction was changed when, by way of records, her mother introduced her to the music of Duke Ellington and Count Basie. Loving what she heard of these jazz musicians, Betty quickly became proficien… read more
