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Bobby ShortBobby Short Bobby Short American singer and pianist (1924–2005) Robert Waltrip Short (September 15, 1924 – March 21, 2005)[1] was an American cabaret singer and pianist who interpreted songs by popular composers from the first half of the 20th century such as Rodgers and Hart, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Harold Arlen, Richard A. Whiting, Vernon Duke, Noël Coward and George and Ira Gershwin. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Bobby Short Short in 2000 Background information Birth name Robert Waltrip Short Born (1924-09-15)September 15, 1924 Danville, Illinois, U.S. Died March 21, 2005(2005-03-21) (aged 80) New York City, U.S. Genres Swing, traditional pop, vocal jazz Occupation(s) Singer, pianist Labels Atlantic Records Close Short also championed African-American composers of the same… (Source: Wikipedia)
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