Helen Ward

September 19th – Helen Ward’s birthday.  In 2013 there is 100 years since she was born.


Helen Ward – a gifted American singer performing jazz and swing.
She’s easy going and engaging when a colleague would call or ring.
Helen had often been invited to perform for different music bands.
She tended to agree singing for fellow musicians, bands and events.

Ward reached popularity as one of the swing girls of her era or time.
Performing during the years of 1930s-1950s was her zenith or prime.
She had continued singing on and off afterward, preferring to record.
Something was special, lithe, svelte about vocal style of Helen Ward.

Ward sang successfully ballads, new songs sounding fresh, lively, sweet.
Her vocal execution had evolved, becoming more confident and upbeat.
Helen expressed a wider spectrum of her feelings, exuding emotionality.
She modestly conveyed her talent, versatility and inventive individuality.

Helen was graceful, feminine, charming, being perceived a sex symbol.
She didn’t manifest extravagance, rather appearing dainty and simple.
For natural singing voice, she had become well known, received fame.
In Benny Goodman’s band she was irreplaceable, deserving her acclaim.   

September 19th – birthday of Helen Ward, singer and radio producer.
She had imprinted as her voice’s and rhythm sensitive, mindful user.
A vigorous, enthusiastic swing singing gained her recognition, praise.
Jazz, swing professionals and amateurs remember it up to nowadays.


Copyright©2013 Mila Alper


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