martha jane lafferty
Early Life and Career Beginnings Born: Martha Jane Lafferty, April 23, 1921, in Altoona, Pennsylvania Died: February 19, 2007 (aged 85) Early musical talent: Sang in the church choir and received encouragement from musically inclined parents. Began professional singing career as a featured vocalist with Hal Kemp's band at the Cocoanut Grove in Los Angeles. Married pianist Lou Busch, who was also an arranger for Kemp’s band;…
The Lifeline
Scroll through martha jane lafferty's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
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