Dorothy Donegan

Dorothy Donegan Dorothy Donegan American jazz pianist and vocalist (1922–1998) Dorothy Donegan (April 6, 1922 – May 19, 1998)[1][2] was an American classically trained jazz pianist and occasional vocalist, primarily known for performing stride and boogie-woogie, as well as bebop, swing, and classical.[3][4] Quick facts Born, Died ... Dorothy Donegan Born (1922-04-06)April 6, 1922 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Died May 19, 1998(1998-05-19) (aged 76) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Genres Jazz blues classical boogie-woogie Occupation Musician Instruments Piano vibraphone vocals Years active 1936–1998 Labels MGM Capitol Close Biography Early life, family and education Donegan was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois,[4] and began studying piano in 1928.[2] She took her first lessons from Alfred N. Simms, a West Indian pianist who also…

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