Artist Bio:
Dinah Washington, born Ruth Lee Jones on August 29, 1924, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, was an American singer and pianist. Known as the "Queen of the Blues," she had a successful career in jazz, blues, and R&B music. Washington began performing in church as a child and later joined the Lionel Hampton Band as a vocalist in the 1940s. She signed with Mercury Records in the 1950s and had numerous hits including "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes" and "Unforgettable."
Washington was known for her powerful voice, emotional delivery, and ability to blend jazz and blues influences in her music. She was a versatile artist who could effortlessly transition from upbeat swing numbers to soulful ballads. Washington's career was tragically cut short when she died of an accidental overdose of prescription pills on December 14, 1963, at the age of 39. Despite her premature death, Dinah Washington's impact on the music world continues to be felt, and she is remembered as one of the greatest vocalists of her time.
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