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Eckstine, Billy |
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Eckstine, Billyorig. William Clarence Eckstein(born July 8, 1914, Pittsburgh, Pa., U.S.—died March 8, 1993, Pittsburgh) U.S. singer and bandleader. Eckstine sang with Earl Hines's big band (1939–43), then formed his own band in 1944. Sympathetic with the new sounds of bebop, Eckstine engaged many of its innovators, including Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Sarah Vaughan. Disbanding the group in 1947, he achieved greater popular success as a solo performer, specializing in ballads that featured his deep, resonant baritone. He was one of the greatest interpreters of popular song and blues in jazz. Eckstine, (William Clarence Eckstein) Billy (1914–93) jazz musician; born in Pittsburgh, Pa. He emerged as a ballad specialist with Earl Hines between 1939–45, led a trailblazing modern jazz orchestra until 1948, and freelanced as a popular nightclub singer thereafter. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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