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An experienced, sometimes sultry singer,
Betty Bennett also studied piano while attending Drake University. She sang with
Georgie Auld in 1943, then performed in a number of bands after completing time in the navy in 1945. These included orchestras led by
Claude Thornhill,
Alvino Rey,
Charlie Ventura,
Woody Herman,
Charlie Barnet and
Stan Kenton. She married
Andre Previn in the mid-'50s, made two recordings with him directing. She later divorced
Previn and married
Mundell Lowe. By the late '80s she was touring Europe with
Lowe, and was a featured performer for opening night of Wolsey's club in London. ~ Ron Wynn