Ivy Benson | |
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 Benson with her first husband | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 11 November 1913 Holbeck, Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 6 May 1993 (aged 79) Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England |
| Genres | Jazz, swing |
| Occupation | Bandleader |
| Instrument(s) | Alto saxophone, clarinet, piano |
| Years active | 1921–1982 |
Ivy Benson (11 November 1913 – 6 May 1993) was an English musician and bandleader, who led an all-female swing band. Benson and her band gained prominence in the 1940s, headlining variety theatres and topping the bill at the London Palladium, and became the BBC's resident house band.