Anne Brown: American Soprano and Originator of Bess in Porgy and Bess Anne Brown Anne Brown (1912–2009) was an American soprano and actress best known for creating the role of Bess in Gershwin's Porgy and Bess. She had a long stage, radio and concert career and…
B.J. Crosby (1952–2015) — American jazz singer and Broadway performer B.J. Crosby B.J. Crosby was an American jazz and R&B vocalist and actress from New Orleans, best known for her Tony-nominated performance in Smokey Joe's Cafe and her soulful stage presence ac…
