voc, *1925 US
Singer of Jazz
Nancy Norman (born Florence Berman on April 23, 1925 in Los Angeles, California) was an American vocalist.Nancy Norman studied voice while attending Roosevelt High School. Then, World War II erupted. Many of her classmates of Japanese descent, along with their families, were sent to relocation facilities outside of Los Angeles. During this time, Nancy learned that the renowned "Swing and Sway" big band leader Sammy Kaye was going to be holding a contest in Los Angeles. She entered the Who Wants to Sing With the Band contest and Sammy Kaye was so impressed with Nancy that he immediately signed her on as one of his "girl singers" in his "Swing and Sway" band. At just 4’11”, barely 100lbs, and just 16 years old, "Little Nancy Norman" as she was frequently introduced, was underaged and had to
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
---|---|---|---|
The Uncollected Sammy Kaye And His Orchestra Vol 2, 1944-1946 | Sammy Kaye And His Orchestra Vocals: Nancy Norman, Billy Williams | 1981 | Album |
Nancy Norman |
Nancy Norman p World |