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Sue Raney
26,859 listeners
Sue Raney (born June 18, 1940) is an American jazz singer. Signed by Capitol Records at the age of seventeen, her debut album, the Nelson R… read moreSue Raney (born June 18, 1940) is an American jazz singer. Signed by Capitol Records at the age of seventeen, her debut album, the Nelson Riddle-produced When Your Lover Has Gone, was released in 1958. Raney begin singing at only four y… read moreSue Raney (born June 18, 1940) is an American jazz singer. Signed by Capitol Records at the age of seventeen, her debut album, the Nelson Riddle-produced When Your Lover Has Gone, was released in 1958. Raney begin singing at only four years of age, and encouraged by her mother, began working as … read more
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Morgana King
31,943 listeners
Morgana King (June 4, 1930 – March 22, 2018) was an American jazz singer and actress. She began singing at a young age and a professional s… read moreMorgana King (June 4, 1930 – March 22, 2018) was an American jazz singer and actress. She began singing at a young age and a professional singing career at sixteen years old. In her twenties, she was singing at a Greenwich Village nightc… read moreMorgana King (June 4, 1930 – March 22, 2018) was an American jazz singer and actress. She began singing at a young age and a professional singing career at sixteen years old. In her twenties, she was singing at a Greenwich Village nightclub when she was recognized for her unique phrasing and voca… read more
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Maxine Sullivan
50,716 listeners
Maxine Sullivan (born Marietta Williams, May 13, 1911 – April 7, 1987) was an American jazz vocalist and performer. As a vocalist, Maxine S… read moreMaxine Sullivan (born Marietta Williams, May 13, 1911 – April 7, 1987) was an American jazz vocalist and performer. As a vocalist, Maxine Sullivan was active for half a century, from the mid-1930s to just before her death in 1987. She is… read moreMaxine Sullivan (born Marietta Williams, May 13, 1911 – April 7, 1987) was an American jazz vocalist and performer. As a vocalist, Maxine Sullivan was active for half a century, from the mid-1930s to just before her death in 1987. She is best known for her 1937 recording of a swing version of the… read more
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Mabel Mercer
5,554 listeners
Mabel Mercer (3 February 1900 – 20 April 1984) was an English-born cabaret singer who performed in the United States, Britain, and Europe w… read moreMabel Mercer (3 February 1900 – 20 April 1984) was an English-born cabaret singer who performed in the United States, Britain, and Europe with the greats in jazz and cabaret. She was a featured performer at Chez Bricktop in Paris, owned … read moreMabel Mercer (3 February 1900 – 20 April 1984) was an English-born cabaret singer who performed in the United States, Britain, and Europe with the greats in jazz and cabaret. She was a featured performer at Chez Bricktop in Paris, owned by the legendary hostess Bricktop, and performed in such clu… read more
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Beverly Kenney
21,055 listeners
Beverly Kenney (January 29, 1932, Harrison, New Jersey – April 13, 1960, New York City) was an American jazz singer. Kenney worked early in… read moreBeverly Kenney (January 29, 1932, Harrison, New Jersey – April 13, 1960, New York City) was an American jazz singer. Kenney worked early in life for Western Union as a telephone birthday singer. After moving to New York City, she recorde… read moreBeverly Kenney (January 29, 1932, Harrison, New Jersey – April 13, 1960, New York City) was an American jazz singer. Kenney worked early in life for Western Union as a telephone birthday singer. After moving to New York City, she recorded a demo in 1954 with Tony Tamburello; the demo was released… read more
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Helen O'connell
13,353 listeners
Helen O'Connell (b. May 23, 1920, in Lima, Ohio – September 9, 1993, in San Diego, California) was a singer, actress, and dancer. Hele… read moreHelen O'Connell (b. May 23, 1920, in Lima, Ohio – September 9, 1993, in San Diego, California) was a singer, actress, and dancer. Helen O'Connell joined the Jimmy Dorsey band in 1939 and achieved her best selling records in the… read moreHelen O'Connell (b. May 23, 1920, in Lima, Ohio – September 9, 1993, in San Diego, California) was a singer, actress, and dancer. Helen O'Connell joined the Jimmy Dorsey band in 1939 and achieved her best selling records in the early forties with "Green Eyes", "Amapola&qu… read more
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Ethel Ennis
8,116 listeners
Ethel Llewellyn Ennis (Baltimore, Maryland, November 28, 1932 – February 17, 2019) was an American jazz singer. Ethel Ennis began performi… read moreEthel Llewellyn Ennis (Baltimore, Maryland, November 28, 1932 – February 17, 2019) was an American jazz singer. Ethel Ennis began performing on the piano in high school, but her natural vocal abilities soon eclipsed those as a pianist. … read moreEthel Llewellyn Ennis (Baltimore, Maryland, November 28, 1932 – February 17, 2019) was an American jazz singer. Ethel Ennis began performing on the piano in high school, but her natural vocal abilities soon eclipsed those as a pianist. Embarking on a solo career, she recorded a number of sides f… read more
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Carol Sloane
39,526 listeners
Carol Sloane was born on March 5, 1937, in Providence, Rhode Island. In 1955, Carol married a Providence disc jockey named Charlie Jefferd… read moreCarol Sloane was born on March 5, 1937, in Providence, Rhode Island. In 1955, Carol married a Providence disc jockey named Charlie Jefferds, but divorced in 1958. Carol continued to sing in small bars and clubs until she met the road ma… read moreCarol Sloane was born on March 5, 1937, in Providence, Rhode Island. In 1955, Carol married a Providence disc jockey named Charlie Jefferds, but divorced in 1958. Carol continued to sing in small bars and clubs until she met the road manager of the Les and Larry Elgart Orchestra, which was touri… read more
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Rita Reys
11,515 listeners
Rita Reys (full name: Maria Everdina Reys, born Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 21 December 1924 - died Breukelen, The Netherlands, 28 July 201… read moreRita Reys (full name: Maria Everdina Reys, born Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 21 December 1924 - died Breukelen, The Netherlands, 28 July 2013) was a Dutch jazz vocalist who, at the 1960 French jazz festival of Juan-Les-Pins, received the … read moreRita Reys (full name: Maria Everdina Reys, born Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 21 December 1924 - died Breukelen, The Netherlands, 28 July 2013) was a Dutch jazz vocalist who, at the 1960 French jazz festival of Juan-Les-Pins, received the title "Europe's First Lady of Jazz". Her firs… read more
