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Anita O'Day

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For the documentary film, see Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer. Anita O'Day O'Day in 2005 Background information Birth name Anita Belle Colton Also known as "The Jezebel of Jazz" Born ( 1919-10-18 ) October 18, 1919 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. Died November 23, 2006 (2006-11-23) (aged 87) Los Angeles, California Genres Vocal jazz bebop Occupation(s) Singer Years active 1934–2006 Labels Verve Emily Productions Kayo Stereophonic Anita O'Day (born Anita Belle Colton ; October 18, 1919 – November 23, 2006) was an American jazz singer widely admired for her sense of rhythm and dynamics, and her early big band appearances that shattered the traditional image of the "girl singer". Refusing to pander to any female stereotype, O'Day presented herself as a "hip" jazz musician, wearing a band jacket and skirt as opposed to an evening gown. She changed her surname from Colton to O'

Julie London

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American actress and singer For the 1964 album, see Julie London (album). Julie London London in 1958 Born Nancy Gayle Peck ( 1926-09-26 ) September 26, 1926 Santa Rosa, California, U.S. Died October 18, 2000 (2000-10-18) (aged 74) Encino, Los Angeles, California, U.S. Burial place Forest Lawn Memorial Park Occupation Singer actress pin-up model Years active 1944–1981 Spouse(s) Jack Webb ( m.  1947; div.  1954) Bobby Troup ( m.  1959; died 1999) Children 5 Musical career Genres Jazz pop Labels Bethlehem Liberty London RCA Julie London (born Nancy Gayle Peck ; September 26, 1926 – October 18, 2000) was an American singer and actress, whose career spanned more than 40 years. Born in Santa Rosa, California to Vaudevillian parents, London was discovered while working as an elevator operator in downtown Los Angeles, and began her career as an actress. London's 35-year acting career began in film in 1944, and