Eva Alberta Jessye Net Worth
Eva Alberta Jessye Net Worth is
$1.2 Million
Eva Alberta Jessye Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Eva Jessye (January 20, 1895 — February 21, 1992) was an African American who was the first black woman to receive international distinction as a professional choral conductor. She is notable as a choral conductor during the Harlem Renaissance, who created her own choral group featured widely in performance. Her professional influence extended for decades through her teaching as well. Her accomplishments in this field were historic for any woman. She collaborated in productions of groundbreaking works, directing her choir and working with Virgil Thomson and Gertrude Stein on Four Saints in Three Acts (1933), and serving as musical director with George Gershwin on his innovative opera Porgy and Bess (1935). | Date Of Birth | January 20, 1895 |
| Died | 1992-01-01 |
| Place Of Birth | Coffeyville, Kansas, USA |
| Profession | Miscellaneous Crew, Actress, Music Department |
| Star Sign | Aquarius |
Miscellaneous
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huckleberry Finn | 1952 | TV Series dialect advisor - 7 episodes |
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slaves | 1969 | Julie | |
| Black Like Me | 1964 | Mrs. Townsend | |
| Kiss Me, Kate | 1958 | TV Movie | Hattie |
| Hallelujah | 1929 | Singer (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hallelujah | 1929 | musical director - uncredited |
Known for movies
Black Like Me (1964)
as Mrs. Townsend
Kiss Me, Kate (1958)
as Hattie
Huckleberry Finn (1952)
as Miscellaneous Crew
Slaves (1969)
as Julie