Abbie Mitchell

Abbie Mitchell Cook
Born	Abriea Mitchell (1884-09-25)September 25, 1884 New York City, U.S.
Died	March 16, 1960(1960-03-16) (aged 75) Harlem Hospital, New York, United States
Notable work	Porgy and Bess as Clara; first recording of "Summertime"
Spouse	Will Marion Cook
Children	2, including William Mercer Cook
Relatives	Louis Douglas (son-in-law)

Abriea "Abbie" Mitchell Cook (25 September 1884 – 16 March 1960), also billed as Abbey Mitchell, was an American soprano opera singer. She performed the role of Clara in the premiere production of George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess in 1935, and was also the first to record "Summertime" from that musical.