Abbie Mitchell

Biography

Abriea "Abbie" Mitchell Cook (née Mitchell; 25 September 1884 – 16 March 1960), also billed as Abbey Mitchell, was an American soprano opera singer. She performed the role of Clara in the premiere production of George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess in 1935, and was also the first to record "Summertime" from that musical.

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