 American jazz singer Etta Jones in Paris, France with Houston Person on tenor saxophone. Image by Lioneldecoster, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 3.0 |
Etta JonesEtta Jones Etta Jones American jazz singer (1928–2001) Not to be confused with the founding member of the Dandridge Sisters nor with Etta James. Etta Jones (November 25, 1928 – October 16, 2001) was an American jazz singer.[1] Her best-known recordings are "Don't Go to Strangers" and "Save Your Love for Me". She worked with Buddy Johnson, Oliver Nelson, Earl Hines, Barney Bigard, Gene Ammons, Kenny Burrell, Milt Jackson, Cedar Walton, and Houston Person.[2] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Etta Jones Jones and Houston Person, 1980 Background information Born (1928-11-25)November 25, 1928 Aiken, South Carolina, U.S. Died October 16, 2001(2001-10-16) (aged 72) Mount Vernon, New York, U.S. Genres Jazz pop R&B Occupations Singer songwriter Instrument Vocals Years active 1943–2001… (Source: Wikipedia)
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