- Born
- 9 January 1920
Wilmington - Died
- 16 February 1999
Pleasantville - Country
- United States
- Record labels
- Prestige
Biography
Betty Roché was a jazz musician who played voice. Betty Roché was born on 9 January 1920 in Wilmington and died on 16 February 1999 in Pleasantville. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Prestige.
Mary Elizabeth Roché (January 9, 1918 – February 16, 1999) was an American blues and jazz singer. Though she had a sporadic career, she became best known for her version of "Take the 'A' Train" with Duke Ellington, and, according to AllMusic, "was famous for her strong, dramatic way of putting across blues material".
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Also plays on
Albums where Betty Roché is credited as a sideman
Historic 78 rpm records
- Trouble, Trouble Earl Hines · Betty Roche · Ray Nance · Joe "Flip" Phillips · J… · 1944 archive.org ↗
- I'll Get By (As Long as I Have You) Earl Hines · Betty Roche · Ray Nance · Joe "Flip" Phillips · J… · 1944 archive.org ↗
- I Love My Lovin' Lover Earl Hines Sextet · Betty Roche · Earl Hines · Ray Nance · Joe… · 1944 archive.org ↗
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Betty Roché play?
Betty Roché is known for playing voice.
When and where was Betty Roché born?
Betty Roché was born 9 January 1920 in Wilmington.
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