The Voice of the Duke Ellington Orchestra

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Editors Note: Kay Davis passed away at her home in Apopka, Florida in 2012 at the age of 91.

Kay Davis auditioned on a dare, and the next thing she knew, she was the vocalist of one of the greatest bands of all time. We spoke to Kay when she was in her late 80s and once again being sought after as one of the last direct links to the golden era of the Duke Ellington Orchestra.

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