Irene kitchings biography
Irene Armstrong Wilson Kitchings (c.!
Irene Armstrong Wilson Kitchings was an African-American jazz pianist, band leader, and songwriter.
Irene Kitchings facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Irene Kitchings | |
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| Born | Irene Armstrong 1908 |
| Died | 1975 |
| Other names | Irene Wilson |
| Occupation | Jazz pianist, band leader, songwriter |
Irene Armstrong Wilson Kitchings (c.
1908-1975) was an African-Americanjazz pianist, band leader, and songwriter. She performed both as a solo act and as a band member. After transitioning to songwriting, Kitchings co-wrote "Some Other Spring", "Ghost of Yesterday", and "I'm Pulling Through", all of which were recorded by Billie Holiday.
Life and career
Irene Kitchings was born Irene Armstrong in Marietta, Ohio.
She moved to Detroit at age 13 to live with an aunt.
Read all about Irene Kitchings with TV Guide's exclusive biography including their list of awards, celeb facts and more at TV Guide.Her mother taught her to play piano as a child.
By age 18, Kitchings was living in Chicago and performing in jazz clubs as a solo jazz pianist and with various bands. She sometimes used the stage name Irene Armstrong Edie.
One band led by Kitchings included musicians Budd Johnson, Walter Fuller, and Dolly Jones.
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