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Abriea "Abbie" Mitchell Cook (25 September 1884 – 16 March 1960), also billed as Abbey Mitchell, was an American soprano opera singer. She performed the role of "Clara" in the premier production of George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess in 1935, and was also the first to record "Summertime" from that musical.

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Born	Abriea Mitchell 25 September 1884 New York City, New York USA
Died	16 March 1960 (aged 75) New York City, New York USA
Zodiac	Libra
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Will Marion Cook 1869-1944 US composer and violinist · m. 1898 info edit

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Marion Abigail info 1st child with Will Marion Cook Female b. 1900 Age: 125 1900- Celebrity Baby

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Will Mercer info 2nd child with Will Marion Cook Male b. 1903 Age: 122 1903- Celebrity Baby

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Will Marion Cook

US composer and violinist

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Married · 1898

1898 - 19 Jul 1944

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