DINAH WASHINGTON (Bewigged and beguiling) Jazz History #40

Dinah Washington had one of the more unique voices in jazz. She would be unmistakable if not for the resemblance to Nancy Wilson which can trick a listener. An undeniably great and influential jazz singer, Dinah also had a foot firmly planted in the R & B world, and her biggest hits were in that genre, to the point that she earned a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was a dynamic presence, partial to extravagant wigs and furs (and reputedly a fur toilet seat), outspoken and at times, ribald. Trumpet players owe her a debt of gratitude for bringing together the unlikely trio of Clark Terry, Clifford Brown and Maynard Ferguson.
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[@Seabasstien]

I love that being a Nancy Wilson fan, and my Mom made me a Dinah Washington fan. I love Dinah's Time Out for Tears. Bridge Over Troubleld Water made me a lifetime Aretha Franklin fan. And hearing Nancy Wilson sing Stevie's All in Love is Fair on stage at Detroit's Masonic Auditorium sealed the deal❤

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Your Mom was pretty hip!

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@@chasesanborn thanks ☺️ I think so

[@itsRemco]

I really love these kind of jazz story telling videos!

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Glad to hear that. The Jazz History series attracts a small but enthusiastic following, like history in general I suppose.

[@JazzStephane]

This channel is absolutely incredible! Thank you so much for all of the historical information, videos, and commentary that you provide to share with the world. I have definitely subscribed to your channel and will catch up on all of your previous videos. Thank you again!

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Glad you found it!

[@machpodfan]

This is an under-appreciated artist! I adore her timbre, that round, compact laser beam of sound that could belt like nobody else, and her satiny, elegant ease was always near.

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At least Dinah enjoyed a bit of a hit.

[@leomiles8658]

That Dinah Jams album might be in my top 5 favorite albums ever. Dinah is amazing and all the soloists are in crazy good form. I'd give the edge to Clark Terry though.

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It would be a hard call for me between Clifford and Clark, and kudos to Maynard for holding his own! In any case, the recording is a classic.

[@alandesouzacruz5124]

Billy Murray 1877-1954 the FIRST great crooner my sugestion of next episode

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Not to mention the other Bill Murray's comedic crooning: th-cam.com/video/ljiVRV5B5i8/w-d-xo.html