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Dorothy Donegan

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American jazz pianist (1922-1998)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1922 to 1998 · aged 76
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Dorothy Donegan was an American classically trained jazz pianist and occasional vocalist, primarily known for performing stride and boogie-woogie, as well as bebop, swing, and classical.

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Donegan performing with American sailors at Camp Robert Smalls within Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, 1943Donegan performing with American sailors at Camp Robert Smalls within Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, 1943

Awards 4

1994honorary doctorate
1992NEA Jazz Masters
honorary doctorate
NEA Jazz Masters

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About this person

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1922 to 1998 · aged 76
Written about in
11 languages

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