Hadda Brooks

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Hadda Brooks (October 29, 1916 – November 21, 2002) was an American pianist, vocalist and composer. Her first single, "Swingin' the Boogie", which she composed, was issued in 1945. She was billed as "Queen of the Boogie". She sang at Hawaii's official statehood ceremony in 1959 and was reportedly asked for a private audience by Pope Pius XII.

Known For

The Thirteenth Floor

as Lounge Piano Player

In a Lonely Place

as Singer

The Bad and the Beautiful

as Piano Player (uncredited)

Out of the Blue

as Herself

Boogie Woogie Blues