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American singer
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Female
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21 August 1915(Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA)
Death:
29 August 1999
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The details
Biography
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.