Beverly kenney discography

Starting in 1956, Kenney recorded six albums (three for the Roost label, and then three for major Decca) accompanied by Basie-ites Joe Newman and Frank Wess.

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Beverly Kenney

American singer (1932–1960)

Musical artist

Beverly Kenney (January 29, 1932, Harrison, New Jersey – April 13, 1960, Greenwich Village, New York City) was an American jazz singer.

Early life

Kenney was born in Harrison, New Jersey on January 29, 1932, the first of Charles Joseph^[1] and Regina Kathleen "Jean" (née Abrams)^[2] Kenney's seven children together, and Jean's 9 in total.

Career

Kenney's career began as a birthday singer for Western Union.^[3]^[4] After moving to New York City, she recorded a demo tape in 1954 with Tony Tamburello (the demo was released in its entirety in 2006 under the title Snuggled on Your Shoulder).

Beverly kenney - come swing with me

Beverly kenney sings with jimmy jones and the basie-ites

Born to be blue - beverly kenney

Beverly kenney sings for johnny smith

Beverly Kenney (January 29, 1932, Harrison, New Jersey – April 13, 1960, Greenwich Village, New York City) was an American jazz singer.

Dorsey Brothers Orchestra

By the end of the year, she moved to Miami and worked regularly at the Black Magic Room. For several months she toured with Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey's Dorsey Brothers Orchestra before returning to New York.

Kenney said "Tommy and Jimmy liked me, but they though