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Saturday 23 June 2012

Jazz Greats: Dinah Washington

Dinah Washington, born Ruth Lee Jones (August 29, 1924 – December 14, 1963)


         The Queen of The Blues and Jazz Great Dinah Washington contributed a lot to the Blues and Jazz Genres in her short life. Her music is still remembered today and will go on for generations to come. With over 30 Albums to choose from you should really take an adventure into the World of the Queen. Take a listen here and have a great Saturday: Nobody knows the way I feel this morning , It could happen to you , Teach me tonight , Baby get lost , It's too soon to know , This bitter Earth , I've got you under my skin ,  and  What a difference a day makes


 Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinah_Washington
Background information
Birth nameRuth Lee Jones
Also known asQueen of the Blues, Queen of the Jukebox, Queen of Jam Sessions
Born(1924-08-29)August 29, 1924
OriginTuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
DiedDecember 14, 1963(1963-12-14) (aged 39)
GenresBlues, R&B, vocal jazz
OccupationsSinger
Years active1942-1963
LabelsKeynote, Mercury,
EmArcy, Roulette
Associated actsLionel Hampton
Clifford Brown
Brook Benton

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