Ivie Anderson, also known as Ivy Anderson, was a renowned jazz singer who captivated audiences with her emotive voice, often bringing them to tears during her performances. She is best known for her work with Duke Ellington, with whom she toured extensively. Anderson's collaborations with Ellington produced several popular songs, including "Delta Bound," "Solitude," "Love Is Like a Cigarette," "I'm Checkin' Out Goombye," "Happy As the Day is Long," "Your Love Has Faded," "Swingtime in Honolulu," "Isn't Love The Strangest Thing," "Rose of the Rio Grande," and "Stormy Weather." Her influence in classic jazz and her contributions to the genre remain celebrated, particularly within the context of 1930s Black Hollywood and African American history.