Ina Ray Hutton

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Ina Ray Hutton (March 13, 1916–February 19, 1984) was an American female leader during the Big band era, and half-sister to June Hutton.

Ira was born as Odessa Cowan in Chicago, Illinois. She began dancing and singing in stage revues at the age of eight. It was in the 30's that she appeared on Broadway in George White's "Melody" and also in the Ziegfeld Follies.

In 1934 she was asked to lead an all-girl orchestra, the Melodears which was disbanded in 1939. In 1940 she led an all-male orchestra, it was later disbanded in 1946.

She retired from music in 1968 and died in 1984 of complications from diabetes.

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• Ina Ray Hutton at the Internet Movie Database
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