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Short Bobby

Remembering (Mar 21, 2005)

September 15, 1924 · Danville, Illinois
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Moon Sign
Aries
Sun Sign
Virgo
Ascendant
Taurus
Nakshatra
Ashwini
Birth Star
EntertainmentEntertain/MusicSingerStart young less than 16Same Job more than 10 yrsLife Path 4Destiny Number 8Soul Number 5
Biography

Who is Short Bobby?

American musician, as much a symbol of Manhattan as the Empire State Building, who epitomized the glamorous New York of the art deco 1930s. For more than 25 years he had been bringing audiences cheek to chic with "Cole and Noel" at New Yorks Cafe Carlyle. He called himself a saloon singer, but did two shows a night in some of New Yorks most elegant lounges and performed at the White House in 1970. With a trademark gravelly voice, he sang witty and incisive lyrics with flawless elocution and phrase. He appeared in a few films and made a couple TV appearances. He was the ninth of ten kids in a poor but musical black family. As a child prodigy, he taught himself to play and sing entirely by ear. By the age of 11 he was performing at weddings, conventions, roadhouses and on the vaudeville circuit. While a youth, he also met many of musics greatest and acquired knowledge of art, classical music, architecture and opera. Although Short never publicly declared that he was gay, it was well known among his friends, fellow musicians, and even among some of his fans. On 21 March 2005 the incomparable cabaret singer and jazz pianist died of leukemia at New York Presbyterian Hospital. An AP report called him a “fixture” at his piano in the elegant Carlyle Hotel in New York, where he had entertained his audience for more than 35 years. Bobby Short was 80 years old. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Bobby Short

Public profile: Bobby Short (September 15, 1924 – March 21, 2005) was an American jazz pianist and vocalist born in Danville, United States. He became a defining figure on the New York City cabaret scene and was best known for his refined interpretations of American standards and his long-running engagement at the Café Carlyle.

Biography and career

Short built a career centered on classic songs from the Great American Songbook, performing with fluency across jazz, pop, and Broadway styles. His elegant stage presence and warm vocal delivery earned him a devoted audience and invited collaborations with orchestra leaders, arrangers, and fellow musicians.

Notable venues and achievements

  • Long-running performer at the Café Carlyle in New York City, a role that made him one of the venue’s most enduring stars.
  • Renowned interpreter of standards by composers such as Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Irving Berlin, and George Gershwin.
  • Recorded for major labels and preserved in live performances and broadcasts that document his polished cabaret style.

News, social media, and public presence

News: Because Short passed away in 2005, there are no current news developments about him. His legacy is maintained through reissues of recordings, catalog entries, and retrospective articles by historians and music writers.

Social media: There are no official public social media profiles for Bobby Short. Any accounts found online are typically fan-operated or archival tributes and are not formally affiliated with the artist or his estate.

Recent projects and legacy

Recent projects related to Short generally involve archival releases, curated playlists by jazz historians, and commemorative events organized by institutions and fans. His influence endures in the way modern cabaret and jazz vocalists approach the standard repertoire, with an emphasis on poised delivery, crisp phrasing, and storytelling through song.

Selected resources

For verified information, consult established music encyclopedias or archives (e.g., biographies, discography listings, and museum retrospectives). Public details about his life are widely documented in obituaries and jazz histories.

Which Raj Yogas are in Short Bobby's birth chart?

4 FOUND

Short Bobby's chart shows 2 Raj Yogas and 2 challenging combinations, including Rajju Yoga, Vasumitra Yoga.

Planetary Combinations

Which dasha periods did Short Bobby live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Short Bobby, in order.

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Mercury / Mercury / Venus

What do Short Bobby's numerology numbers say?

Short Bobby's core numbers are Life Path 4, Destiny 8, Soul Urge 5, Personality 3, Kabbalah Number 9, Birth 6.

Life Path
4

Chaldean Life Path 4 is Rahu-like in intensity—work, order, and practical building. It indicates results through discipline, structure, and steady effort.

Destiny
8

Chaldean Destiny 8 indicates executive expression and authority. It supports business, finance, leadership, and achievement through discipline.

Soul Urge
5

Chaldean Soul 5 desires freedom and variety. It seeks change, movement, experiences, and space to explore life.

Personality
3

Chaldean Personality 3 appears expressive, social, and creative. Others often see charm, optimism, and communication skills.

Kabbalah Number
9

Kabbalah Number 9 reflects an inner spiritual code of compassion and completion. It supports service, forgiveness, and closing karmic cycles.

Birth
6

Discover Birth Number 6 in Vedic astrology: core traits, love life, career paths, and remedies to balance karma and unlock success through mindful choices.

Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1970
Career
Gain social status 1970 (Performed at White House)
2005
Death
Death by Disease 21 March 2005 (Age 80 in New York of leukemia)
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Common questions about this profile's Vedic astrology, birth chart, and numerology — answered by our astrologers.

Short Bobby's chart contains Vasumitra Yoga, a powerful configuration that supports wealth and recognition. His Virgo sun sign provided analytical precision in his craft, while his Taurus ascendant grounded him with natural charisma and stage presence. These placements, combined with his early entry into entertainment before age sixteen, created the foundation for his enduring career and eventual performance at the White House, marking significant social status gain.

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