Anita O'Day
American jazz singer (1919–2006)
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Summary
Anita O'Day was born on October 18, 1919[1], in Chicago[2]. She died on November 23, 2006[3], in West Hollywood[4]. She worked as a singer[5], jazz musician[6], jazz singer[7], and musician[8]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,993 views/month, #7,048 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Educated at: Senn High School[11]
- Award received: NEA Jazz Masters[12]
- Sex or gender: female[13]
- Genre: jazz[14]
- Record label: Verve Records[15]
- Discography: Anita O'Day discography[16]
- Commons category: Anita O'Day[17]
- Archives at: Library of Congress Music Division[18]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[19]
- Family name: O'Day[20]
- Given name: Anita[21]
- Pseudonym: The Jezebel of Jazz[22]
- Topic's main category: Category:Anita O'Day[23]
- Manner of death: natural causes[24]
- Instrument: voice[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Birth name: Anita Belle Colton[27]
- Name in native language: Anita O'Day[28]
- Start of work period: 1934[29]
- End of work period: 2006[30]
Why It Matters
Anita O'Day has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] She is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Anita O'Day born?
Anita O'Day was born in Chicago[2].
Where did Anita O'Day die?
Anita O'Day died in West Hollywood[4].
What did Anita O'Day do for work?
Anita O'Day worked as a singer[5], jazz musician[6], jazz singer[7], and musician[8].
Where did Anita O'Day go to school?
Anita O'Day was educated at Senn High School[11].
What awards did Anita O'Day receive?
Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters[12].