Lucy Ann Polk
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| Lucy Ann Polk | |
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 Lucky Lucy Ann (1957)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lucy Ann Polk |
| Born | May 16, 1928 |
| Origin |  USA |
| Genre(s) | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Lucy Ann Polk (born May 16, 1928) is an American jazz and big band vocalist. Polk is perhaps best known for her period with Les Brown's orchestra in the mid-fifties, a time when the band was considered to be at its best, featuring such talents as tenor saxophonist Dave Pell and trumpeter Don Fagerquist[1]. She also sang and recorded with several other bands, including Kay Kyser's and Tommy Dorsey's. Polk won the Downbeat "Best Girl-Singer with Band" award in 1951, 1952, 1953 and 1954[2]. She released three solo albums, only one of which has been reissued on CD, 1957's Lucky Lucy Ann. Polk performed as recently as 2005 in Playa Del Rey, California.
[edit] Discography
- Lucy Ann Polk with Dave Pell (1954) (Trend)
- Lucky Lucy Ann (1957) (VSOP)
- Easy Livin' (1959) (Interlude)
[edit] External links
- Detailed Biography & Discography with Memorabilia & Photos (PDF)
- Lucy Ann Polk on the All Music Guide
- Lucy Ann Polk at the IMDb
