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Ann Baker (August 21, 1915 – August 29, 1999) was an American jazz singer. Baker was discovered by Louie Armstrong and played with his band on Broadway. She is best known for her time spent as a member of Billy Eckstine's band, "The Dream Band" where she performed with Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Dexter Gordon, Miles Davis and Art Blakey.[1][2] In 2008, Baker was inducted into the West Virginia Musician Hall of Fame.[2]

Anne Baker
Born	(1915-08-21)August 21, 1915 Washington, Pennsylvania
Died	August 29, 1999(1999-08-29) (aged 84) Charleston, West Virginia
Genres	jazz

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