Evelyn Freeman Roberts | |
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| Birth name | Gertrude Evelyn Freeman |
| Born | February 13, 1919[1] Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | May 5, 2017 (aged 98) |
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| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | 1938–2017 |
Evelyn Freeman Roberts (February 13, 1919 – May 5, 2017) was an American musician, songwriter, arranger and educator. After an early career as a swing band and gospel choir leader, she and her husband, Tommy Roberts, established the Young Saints foundation for young performers in Los Angeles.