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Constance Foore "Connee" Boswell (December 3, 1907 – October 11, 1976) was an American vocalist born in Kansas City, Missouri but raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. With sisters Martha and Helvetia "Vet" , she performed in the 1920s and 1930s as the trio The Boswell Sisters .
Learn about Connee Boswell, a jazz vocalist who overcame polio and became one of the most widely imitated singers of all time. Discover how she and her sisters pioneered innovative arrangements and influenced Ella Fitzgerald and other legends.
Actress: Senior Prom. Singer, songwriter, composer, arranger and actress, Connee Boswell studied with Otto Finck. With her sisters Vet Boswell and Martha Boswell she formed The Boswell Sisters, appearing on records, radio, in theaters and films, but later continuing her career as a single.
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Learn about Connee Boswell, the first and only major influence on Ella Fitzgerald, who sang with her sisters and solo in the 1930s. Discover her creative arrangements, swinging rhythm, and folksy charm on songs like "Shuffle Off To Buffalo" and "Me Minus You".
Oct 12, 1976 · Connee Boswell, one of the brightest stars in popular American music, died yesterday of cancer at Mount Sinai Hospital. She was 68 years old and lived at 101 Central Park West.
Jun 7, 2011 · Constance Foore "Connee" Boswell (December 3, 1907, Kansas City, Missouri -- October 11, 1976, New York) was an American female vocalist born in Kansas City but raised in New...
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Connee Boswell was a singer, songwriter, composer, arranger and actress who formed The Boswell Sisters with her sisters. She also had a solo career and performed in World War II and Broadway shows.
