About Dodo Greene
Lived 1924 – 2006 (aged 82). Dodo Greene was an American singer.
Dodo Greene (born Dorthea Hawkins; January 18, 1924 - July 21, 2006) was an American jazz vocalist who performed in clubs and venues in Buffalo, and along the East Coast and Chicago, before releasing two albums in the 1960s, and touring internationally.
Life and work Dodo Greene was born in Buffalo, New York in 1924 and began singing at an early age before being given the opportunity to fill-in as a vocalist for Cozy Cole's band which led her to pursue a career in music.
In 1959 she moved to New York City to perform with Cab Calloway's revue at the Winter Garden Theatre and recorded her first album for Time Records, Ain't What You Do. She signed to Blue Note in 1962, becoming the first female vocalist released on that label, but after only one album, My Hour of Need, did not release another record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dodo Greene?
American jazz vocalist (1924-2006)
When was Dodo Greene born?
Dodo Greene was born on 18 January 1924 in Buffalo.
When did Dodo Greene die?
Dodo Greene died on 21 July 2006 in Buffalo.
What was Dodo Greene's occupation?
Dodo Greene was a singer.
What nationality was Dodo Greene?
Dodo Greene was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dodo Greene. https://biography.guide/dodo-greene/
MLA: "Dodo Greene." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dodo-greene/.
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