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.. Her career started soon after her dance studies at Bard College, (BA, 1961). Wikipedia
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There was simply nothing Jeanne Lee couldn't do with her beautiful voice & the inspiration & intelligence & vision & knowledge & power & courage she had. www.joemcphee.com/jny/jeannelee.html
