In 1947, he worked for two years with saxophonist Lester Young and from 1949 to 1952 was a member of sax player Charlie Parker's quintet. He would later tour with Jazz icon Sarah< ...
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American jazz singer (1924-1990)
Bop's greatest diva, a highly influential jazz singer with extraordinary range and perfect intonation, ranging from soft and warm to harsh and throaty. Wikipedia