Complex sentence: Ivie Anderson (sometimes Ivy) (July 10,1905-December 28,1949) was a jazz performer and singer, best known for performing with Duke Ellington's orchestra between 1931 and 1942.
Split into simpler sentences: Ivie Anderson (sometimes Ivy) (July 10,1905--December 28,1949) was an American jazz singer. She was best-known for her performances with Duke Ellington's orchestra between 1931 and 1942.