Betty Roché
Betty Roché | |
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Betty Roché performing with Duke Ellington, April 1943 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Mary Elizabeth Roach January 9, 1918 Wilmington, Delaware, United States |
| Origin | New York City |
| Died | February 16, 1999 (aged 81) |
| Genres | Jazz, blues |
| Occupation | Singing |
| Years active | 1939–1960s |
| Labels | Prestige, Bethlehem |
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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".