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Dinah Washington Legendary Jazz Singer

Dinah Washington Legendary Jazz Singer

Dinah Washington (born Ruth Lee Jones; August 29, 1924 – December 14, 1963), was an American singer and pianist, who has been cited as "the most popular black female recording artist of the '50s". Primarily a jazz vocalist, she performed and recorded in a wide variety of styles including blues, R&B, and traditional pop music, and gave herself the title of "Queen of the Blues".

 

 

August 29, 1924 Tags jazz music singer