About Helen Keane
Lived 1923 – 1996 (aged 73). Helen Keane was an American record producer and talent manager.
Helen Keane (February 16, 1924, New York City – April 22, 1996, New York City) was an American jazz producer and manager.
Keane worked early in her career as a music and television talent scout for the labels CBS and MCA in the 1950s. Among the entertainers she worked with at this time were Harry Belafonte, Don Knotts, and Carol Burnett.
She was Bill Evans's manager and producer from 1963 until his death in 1980, and also worked with Kenny Burrell, Art Farmer, Paquito D'Rivera, Joanne Brackeen, Keith McDonald, Sylvia Syms, Morgana King, Chris Connor, and Carol Sloane.
Death Keane died of breast cancer in 1996 at Cabrini Hospice in Manhattan.
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Who was Helen Keane?
jazz record producer and artist manager (1923-1996)
When was Helen Keane born?
Helen Keane was born on 16 February 1923 in New York City.
When did Helen Keane die?
Helen Keane died on 22 April 1996 in New York City.
What was Helen Keane's occupation?
Helen Keane was a record producer and talent manager.
What nationality was Helen Keane?
Helen Keane was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Helen Keane. https://biography.guide/helen-keane/
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