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Mary Jean Loutsenhizer, known professionally as Chris Connor (November 8, 1927 – August 29, 2009), was an American jazz singer.
Sep 1, 2009 · Chris Connor, the great jazz singer whose lush, foggy voice and compressed emotional intensity distilled a 1950s jazz reverie of faraway longing in a sad cafe, died on Saturday in Toms...
Connor recorded approximately 42 albums and several singles between the years 1949 to 2003. This discography lists all known first-release EPs, LPs and CDs released by the singer, and includes some live recordings released on CD containing her 1950s radio performances.
Sep 2, 2009 · Working as a secretary in nearby Jefferson City, Chris Connor (as she had begun to call herself) sang with a student orchestra for weekend campus dances at the University of Missouri.
Jun 23, 2019 · Chris Connor, the great jazz singer whose lush, foggy voice and compressed emotional intensity distilled a 1950s jazz reverie of faraway longing in a sad cafe, died on Saturday in Toms River, N.J. She was 81 and lived in Toms River.
Aug 29, 2009 · Practitioner of the cool school of the '50s and one of the most acclaimed jazz singers of her era. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1950s - 2000s. Born. November 8, 1927 in Kansas City, MO. Died. August 29, 2009 in Toms River, NJ.
Sep 4, 2009 · Chris Connor, a smoky-voiced jazz vocalist who had numerous hits during a career that spanned more than 50 years, has died. She was 81.
Jun 2, 2008 · Chris Connor is easily one of the most underrated jazz vocalists of the Post War years. If you are familiar with Chris' recordings and intimate vocal style, you know this isn't an overstatement. She's that extraordinary. Yet Chris' legacy remains stuck in the shadow of Ella, Sarah, Dinah and Carmen. She also frequently finishes third in name ...
Chris Connor, born November 8, 1927 and died August 29, 2009. She was an American jazz singer who is well-known for her unique style and expression. Her father, a prominent musician from Kansas City, was her father. Chris quickly learned the clarinet and became proficient.
Sep 1, 2009 · Chris Connor, a breathy jazz singer whose powerful caressing voice could ignite a big band as easily as steam up a trio or quartet, died on Saturday of cancer in Toms River, N.J. She was 81.
