Jane Harvey (born Phyllis Taff, January 6, 1925 – August 15, 2013) was an American jazz singer, known for recording several tracks with famous musicians such as Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman during the 1940s.
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Phyllis Taft was born on January 6, 1925, in Jersey City, New Jersey.
She auditioned for Barney Josephson, who offered her an opportunity to perform at his Greenwich Village's nightclub, Café Society.
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- Wikipedia — Jane Harvey — link
- Archive research: The Jersey City Sound, 2026
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