Age, Biography and Wiki

Kay Davis was born on 5 December, 1920 in United States, is a Jazz singer (1920–2012). Discover Kay Davis's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 91 years old?

Popular As N/A
Occupation N/A
Age 91 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 5 December 1920
Birthday 5 December
Birthplace N/A
Date of death January 27, 2012 in Apopka, Florida
Died Place N/A
Nationality United States

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 5 December. She is a member of famous singer with the age 91 years old group.

Kay Davis Height, Weight & Measurements

At 91 years old, Kay Davis height not available right now. We will update Kay Davis's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.

Physical Status
Height Not Available
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Dating & Relationship status

She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.

Family
Parents Not Available
Husband Not Available
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

Kay Davis Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kay Davis worth at the age of 91 years old? Kay Davis’s income source is mostly from being a successful singer. She is from United States. We have estimated Kay Davis's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
House Not Available
Cars Not Available
Source of Income singer

Kay Davis Social Network

Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter
Facebook
Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

1920

Kathryn Elizabeth Wimp known professionally as Kay Davis (December 5, 1920 – January 27, 2012 in Apopka, Florida) was an American jazz singer who performed with the Duke Ellington orchestra.

Davis was born in Evanston, Illinois, and attended Evanston Township High School.

1942

She studied voice and piano at Northwestern University, where she received her bachelor's degree in 1942, and her master's degree in 1943.

Her grandfather, William H. Twiggs, was a civic leader for whom a park in Evanston is named.

1944

In 1944, she joined Duke Ellington's orchestra, where she sang alongside Joya Sherrill and Al Hibbler.

She is best known for her wordless vocals in pieces such as "Transbluency" and "On a Turquoise Cloud."

She also sang pieces with lyrics.

She is the only person Ellington allowed to reprise Adelaide Hall's wordless vocal on "Creole Love Call."

1948

Davis and Billy Strayhorn gave the first performance of Strayhorn's "Lush Life" on November 13, 1948, at Carnegie Hall.

Davis toured England with Ellington and Ray Nance in 1948, and in Europe with the full orchestra in 1950.

1949

With Ellington's orchestra, she appeared in the film shorts Symphony in Swing (1949) and Salute to Duke Ellington (1950), both for Universal-International.

1950

After leaving Ellington's orchestra in 1950, she married Edward Wimp in 1952.

They had one son, Edward L. Wimp.

They retired to Florida.

Celebs Wiki
Celebs Wiki

Kay Davis fans also viewed:

Prince Miller

Walter Olmos

Jade Bird

Casey James

Durga McBroom

Mindy McCready

Maimi Yajima

Kunal Ganjawala

Dilnaz Akhmadieva

Bryan White