Helen Oakley Dance
- Origin
- Toronto
- Born
- 1913
Biography
Helen Margaret Oakley Dance, born Oakley (February 15, 1913 – May 27, 2001), was a Canadian-American jazz journalist, record producer, and music historian. She is perhaps best known for record production (including Duke Ellington) and for her biography of T-Bone Walker. Born into a wealthy Canadian family in Toronto, Ontario, Dance was a jazz enthusiast from an early age. Although she attempted to become a singer, she found more success as a journalist and producer. Her notable contributions to jazz history include introducing Teddy Wilson to the Benny Goodman Orchestra, leading to one of the first sit-down jazz concerts in America featuring an interracial ensemble. She also played a significant role in coordinating Benny Goodman's January 1938 Carnegie Hall concert, the first jazz concert at the venue.
Highlights
- Born in Toronto in 1913.
- Record producer, notably with Duke Ellington.
- Introduced Teddy Wilson to the Benny Goodman Orchestra.
- Coordinated the first jazz concert at Carnegie Hall in 1938.
FAQ
How old is Helen Oakley Dance?
Helen Oakley Dance was born in 1913.
Where is Helen Oakley Dance from?
Helen Oakley Dance is from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What genre of music does she make?
Helen Oakley Dance is known for her work in jazz.
What are her biggest hits or albums?
Information on Helen Oakley Dance's biggest hits or albums is not available.
Since when has she been active in music?
Helen Oakley Dance was primarily active in the first half of the 20th century.
Has she won any awards?
Information on awards won by Helen Oakley Dance is not available.
