Constance Foore Boswell, known professionally as Connee Boswell, born on December 3, 1907, in Kansas City, Missouri, was an American jazz vocalist. Initially spelling her name Connie, she began her career singing with her sisters Martha and Helvetia as the trio The Boswell Sisters. The sisters started performing in New Orleans theaters and on radio before making their first recordings for Victor Records in 1925, which included "Cryin' Blues" (1925). The group gained national attention after moving to New York City in 1930, making numerous recordings for Brunswick Records from 1931 to 1935, including the Number 1 hit "The Object of My Affection" (1935). In 1936, Boswell embarked on a solo career after her sisters retired, signing with Decca Records and later recording for the Apollo, RCA Victor, and Design labels. She frequently collaborated with Bing Crosby, recording successful duets such as "An Apple for the Teacher" (1939), which reached number 2 on the charts, and "Alexander's Ragtime Band" (1938). Boswell had several dozen solo hits, including "Moonlight Mood" (1942) and "If I Give My Heart to You" (1954). She performed from a wheelchair due to a childhood bout with polio. Boswell died of stomach cancer on October 11, 1976, in New York City.
