The late legendary jazz artist from Newark, NJ would have been 87 years-old today. She was described as "one of the most wondrous voices of the 20th century" by known jazz commentator Scott Yanow. She was born in Newark, NJ March 27, 1924. She attended schools in Newark such as East Side High School before transferring to my alma mater, Newark Arts High School. She was also a Grammy Award winner for Best Jazz Vocal Performance in 1982 for her album, "Gershwin Live!"
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