About Betty Bennett
Lived 1921 – 2020 (aged 98). Betty Bennett was an American jazz musician, singer and jazz singer.
Betty Bennett (October 23, 1921 – April 7, 2020) was an American jazz and big band singer. Her first major signing was with the Claude Thornhill band in 1946,
Her second album, Nobody Else but Me, featured arrangements by Shorty Rogers and her second husband, German-American conductor and composer André Previn.
Bennett died in April 2020 at the age of 98.
Personal life Bennett had two daughters, Claudia Previn and Alicia Previn, with husband André Previn.
Discography Betty Bennett Sings Previn Arrangements (Trend, 1953) Nobody Else but Me (Atlantic, 1955) Blue Sunday (Kapp, 1957) I Love to Sing with Andre Previn (United Artists, 1959) The Song Is You (Fresh Sound, 1992)
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Who was Betty Bennett?
American jazz singer (1921-2020)
When was Betty Bennett born?
Betty Bennett was born on 23 October 1921 in Lincoln.
When did Betty Bennett die?
Betty Bennett died on 7 April 2020.
What was Betty Bennett's occupation?
Betty Bennett was a jazz musician, singer and jazz singer.
What nationality was Betty Bennett?
Betty Bennett was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Betty Bennett (singer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Betty Bennett. https://biography.guide/betty-bennett/
MLA: "Betty Bennett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/betty-bennett/.
Chicago: "Betty Bennett." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/betty-bennett/.
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