Dorothy Donegan

Dorothy Donegan (1922–1998) was an American pianist and musician.

Also recorded as Dot Donegan.

Overview

Born at John H Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook County in 1922, died at Los Angeles in 1998.

In detail

Dorothy Donegan studied at DuSable High School, The Music Conservatory of Chicago College of Performing Arts and Chicago Musical College.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz, swing, ragtime and boogie-woogie. Art Tatum is recorded as an influence.

Distinctions recorded are NEA Jazz Masters and honorary doctorate.

Sources

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“Dorothy Donegan”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q430888: Dorothy Donegan
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