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Jeanne Lee

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American singer (1939-2000)

Person · Open Library

Works
9

Top works

  • Handbook of University of California San Diego Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns, & Acute Care Surgery
  • Own Your Care
  • Kalea and Big Island Magic
  • Tell Our Story, I Will
  • 18 Wheeler

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Female
Origin
United States
Active from
1939
Active to
2000
adult standardsbig bandbluescast recordingseasy listeningjazz

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Listeners
8,258
Total plays
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Jeanne Lee (January 29, 1939 - October 25, 2000) was a jazz singer. Born in New York, New York, she was one of the foremost exponents of free jazz in the vocal application. Her singing style included moods that were sensual, somber, and sensitive. She sang in styles that included standard lyrics as well as free-form scat singing. Writers have described her style as being influenced by Peruvian singer, Yma Sumac. [1]. Her career started soon after her dance studies at Bard College, (BA, 1961). <

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