1945–1981
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Irene Kitchings
1908–1975
United States
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Biography
Irene Armstrong Wilson Kitchings (c. 1908 - March 4, 1975) was an African-American jazz pianist, band leader, and songwriter. She performed as both a solo act and with bands. Kitchings co-wrote the songs "Some Other Spring", "Ghost of Yesterday", and "I'm Pulling Through", all of which were recorded by Billie Holiday.
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