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Also known as Mary Jean Loutsenhizer

American jazz singer (1927–2009)

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Chris Connor (November 8, 1927 - August 29, 2009) was an American jazz singer known for her distinctive style and expression. Born in Kansas City, her father was an eminent musician and Chris soon studied and became proficient in the clarinet. Chris joined the "Snowflakes", a vocal group of Claude Thornhill's band, and moved on to become Stan Kenton's lead singer. She recorded for Bethlehem records originally and then began a long association with Atlantic records. <a href="https://www.last.fm/m

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date of birth
1927-11-08
date of death
2009-08-29
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Mary Jean Loutsenhizer
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