Jones, Etta (1928–2001)
Jones, Etta (1928–2001)
African-American jazz and pop singer. Born Nov 25, 1928, in Aiken, South Carolina; died of cancer, Oct 16, 2001, in New York, NY.
Often confused with Etta James, sang jazz and pop and was a frequent partner of saxist Houston Person (1970s–80s); began career singing with Buddy Johnson band; earned gold record for "Don't Go to Strangers" (1960) and Grammy nomination for "Save Your Love for Me" (1981); albums include Something Nice (1960), Fine and Mellow (1987), Sugar (1989) and My Buddy–Etta Jones Sings the Songs of Buddy Johnson (1999). Received Lifetime Achievement Award from International Women in Jazz Foundation.
See also Women in World History.
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