Dinah Kaye | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Kay Cumming |
| Born | 2 February 1924 Burma, British India |
| Died | 12 September 2011 (aged 87) Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1943–1965 |
Dinah Kaye (born Kay Cumming; 2 February 1924 – 12 September 2011) was a Scottish jazz singer. Born in Burma to Scottish parents, she spent her childhood entering singing competitions in Edinburgh and later moved to London to further her career. Kaye gained interest after performing the song "Jealous Eyes" and toured the Americas in the 1950s, before returning to London to relaunch her career. She represented the United Kingdom at the 1962 Sopot Jazz Festival, as well as touring the globe.