Ruth Olay, Acclaimed Jazz Singer, Dies at 97
Ruth Olay, the statuesque jazz vocalist and recording artist who entertained Los Angeles nightclub audiences for nearly four decades, has died. She was 97. Olay died Sept. 3 at her home in Desert Hot Springs, California, publicist Alan Eichler announced. At a time when most jazz singers had deep, husky voices, Olay offered a melodious, […]