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Singers · 1919–2006

Anita O'Day

American jazz singer (1919–2006)

Born: 18 October 1919
Chicago
Died: 23 November 2006
West Hollywood
Country: United States
Active: 1934–2006
Record labels: Verve Records
Discography: 48 albums

Biography

Anita O'Day was a jazz musician who played voice. Anita O'Day was born on 18 October 1919 in Chicago and died on 23 November 2006 in West Hollywood. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Verve Records. The discography here lists 48 albums, from “Anita O’Day Collates” (1953) to “Seria del Arte:” (2012). Honours include NEA Jazz Masters.

Anita O'Day (born Anita Belle Colton; October 18, 1919 – November 23, 2006) was an American singer known for her work in the jazz genre. She was considered an influential jazz vocalist for her ability to keep up with fast-tempo arrangements and for her characteristic vocal delivery. Her music has been acclaimed by critics and writers. O'Day spent her early years as a walkathon contestant before discovering a true calling for her singing. She got her start performing in jazz clubs across Chicago, Illinois, before being discovered by Gene Krupa and his big band. She was hired as their lead vocalist and had US hits with songs like "Let Me off Uptown" (1941). She also was a vocalist for Stan Kenton's band and had her highest-charting US hit with the top-10 "And Her Tears Flowed Like Wine" (1944). She graduated to a solo career in 1947 where she cut records for various labels in a new jazz sub-genre called bebop.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Anita O’Day Collates 1953

Anita 1956

Pick Yourself Up With Anita O’Day 1956

This Is Anita 1956

Anita Sings the Most 1957

The Lady Is a Tramp 1957

Anita O'Day Sings the Winners 1958

Anita O’Day Swings Cole Porter With Billy May 1959

Anita O’Day at Mister Kelly’s 1959 · Live

Cool Heat - Anita O'Day Sings Jimmy Giuffre Arrangements 1959

Anita O'Day and Billy May Swing Rodgers and Hart 1960

Incomparable! 1960

Waiter, Make Mine Blues 1960

Trav'lin' Light 1961

All the Sad Young Men 1962

Anita O'Day & The Three Sounds 1962

Time for 2 1962

Anita O'Day in Berlin 1971 · Live

Anita and Rhythm Section 1971

Anita 1975 1975

Anita O'Day 1977

Mello'day 1979

Angel Eyes: Live in Tokyo 1981 · Live

Once Upon a Summertime 1982

Anita O'Day Sings With Gene Krupa 1986

Live At Ronnie Scott's London 1986

Live in Concert Tokyo: 1976 1988 · Live

At Vine St. Live 1991 · Live

Live in Person 1993 · Live

Rules of the Road 1993 · Live

I Get a Kick Out of You 1994

Tea for Two 1994

An Evening With Anita O’Day 1995

Here Is Anita! 1999

Sometimes I'm Happy 2002

There's Only One 2003

Live at Mingo's 2004 · Live

Indestructible! 2006

Essential O’Day: Basin Street West 1964 2007 · Live

Live in Tokyo '63 2007 · Live

The Breakfast Show 2007

Live in '63 and '70 2009 · Live

Skylark 2010 · Live

Bigbands Live Benny Goodman Orchestra feat. Anita O'Day 2011 · Live

Seria del Arte: 2012

Anita O’Day Sings The Winners + At Mister Kelly’s

In a Mellow Tone

Live at the City San Francisco 1979 · Live

Awards

NEA Jazz Masters

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Anita O'Day play?

Anita O'Day is known for playing voice.

When and where was Anita O'Day born?

Anita O'Day was born 18 October 1919 in Chicago.

What are Anita O'Day's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Anita O’Day Collates (1953), Anita (1956), Pick Yourself Up With Anita O’Day (1956), This Is Anita (1956) and Anita Sings the Most (1957).

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