Ina Ray Hutton

Ina Ray Hutton
Hutton in 1942
Background information
Birth nameOdessa Cowan
Born(1916-03-13)March 13, 1916
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedFebruary 19, 1984(1984-02-19) (aged 67)
Ventura, California, U.S.
GenresJazz, big band
Occupation(s)Singer, bandleader
Years active1926–1968

Ina Ray Hutton (born Odessa Cowan; March 13, 1916 – February 19, 1984) was an American singer, bandleader, and the elder sister of June Hutton. She led one of the first all-female big bands.

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