About Claire Austin
Lived 1918 – 1994 (aged 75). Claire Austin was an American jazz musician, singer and jazz singer.
Claire Austin (November 21, 1918 – June 19, 1994) (born Augusta Marie) was an American blues and jazz singer and pianist. and toured with the Chuck Austin Band in the 1940s. after singing with Turk Murphy, she frequently performed in San Francisco for two years. Her singing style has been compared to Peggy Lee.
Discography Sings the Blues With Kid Ory (Good Time Jazz, 1954) When Your Lover Has Gone (Contemporary, 1956) Claire Austin and the Great Excelsior Jazz Band (GHB, 1966) Goin' Crazy with the Blues with Gene Mayl (Jazzology, 1975) Memories of You with Don Ewell (Audiophile, 1993)
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Who was Claire Austin?
American blues and jazz singer (1918-1994)
When was Claire Austin born?
Claire Austin was born on 21 November 1918 in Yakima.
When did Claire Austin die?
Claire Austin died on 17 June 1994 in Willits, California.
What was Claire Austin's occupation?
Claire Austin was a jazz musician, singer and jazz singer.
What nationality was Claire Austin?
Claire Austin was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Claire Austin. https://biography.guide/claire-austin/
MLA: "Claire Austin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/claire-austin/.
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