- Born
- 6 January 1925
Jersey City - Died
- 15 August 2013
Los Angeles - Country
- United States
Biography
Jane Harvey was a jazz musician who played voice. Jane Harvey was born on 6 January 1925 in Jersey City and died on 15 August 2013 in Los Angeles. The music is usually filed under jazz.
Jane Harvey (born Phyllis Taff, January 6, 1925 – August 15, 2013) was an American jazz singer, known for recording several tracks with musicians such as Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman during the 1940s. Phyllis Taft was born on January 6, 1925, in Jersey City, New Jersey. She auditioned for Barney Josephson, who offered her an opportunity to perform at his Greenwich Village's nightclub, Café Society. Prior to performing, Taft changed her name to Jane Harvey. In 1946, she joined Desi Arnaz's Orchestra, until she left in 1958 to raise her son, Bob Thiele Jr. She also entertained at military bases overseas with Bob Hope. During the late 1950s, she joined Duke Ellington's Orchestra. Around the time of her death, she performed locally in the Los Angeles area. She was married to record producer Bob Thiele and had two children, her son Robert and a daughter. She later married William King.
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Jane Harvey play?
Jane Harvey is known for playing voice.
When and where was Jane Harvey born?
Jane Harvey was born 6 January 1925 in Jersey City.
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