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1939–1990. William Clarence Eckstine (July 8, 1914 – March 8, 1993) [1] was an American jazz and pop singer and a bandleader during the swing and bebop eras. He was noted for his rich, almost operatic bass-baritone voice. [2] In 2019, Eckstine was posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award "for performers who, during their ...
Mar 4, 2024 · Billy Eckstine (born July 8, 1914, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died March 8, 1993, Pittsburgh) was an American singer and bandleader who achieved great personal success while fostering the careers of a number of younger jazz musicians.
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BILLY ECKSTINE - OFFICIAL PLAYLIST. Overjazz. Hear the greatest hits of BILLY ECKSTINE in this OFFICIAL playlist. Spread the classic jazz, and don't forget to share this playlist! ...
Jul 7, 2014 · Mobbed by teenage girls wherever he went, Billy Eckstine at one time rivaled Frank Sinatra's popularity. Hulton Archive/Getty Images. Billy Eckstine was smooth as silk. He was tall and...
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Jun 11, 2018 · Learn about Billy Eckstine, one of the most popular singers in the post-war era, who also led the first big bebop band with jazz legends like Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. Find out his biography, discography, awards, and legacy in music history.
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Mar 8, 1993 · Billy Eckstine was a popular and influential jazz vocalist with a deep, smooth sound and a celebrated bop-influenced band. Explore his songs, albums, and related artists on AllMusic, the online music database.
Jul 7, 2014 · On Billy Eckstine's 100th birthday--he was born July 8, 1914, in Pittsburgh, Penn.--LIFE.com remembers the music pioneer and style icon.
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