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Denise Perrier (1939) is one of the foremost blues and jazz vocalists in the San Francisco Bay Area. In a career spanning over three decades, Perrier has performed throughout the United States, Europe, and the Far East. She is known for her tributes to Dinah Washington and Bessie Smith.
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Mary Stallings (1939) is a jazz vocalist in the classic tradition. She doesn’t do a lot of fancy tricks but imbues her repertoire with wisdom, a well of emotional depth, and logic of the heart.
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Rebecca Parris (1951-2018) was a husky-voiced jazz singer known for both her blistering scat runs and her deeply affecting interpretations of ballads.
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Dianne Reeves (1956) can effortlessly sing in whatever style she wants with her far-reaching range - rhythm-and-blues, gospel, Latin or pop. But jazz always was—and continues to be—her musical foundation.
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DIANA KRALL (1964- ) is living proof that “less is more.” Her vocal style is minimalist, her voice contralto, creating an appealing “romantic” sound. She has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide and performs here and abroad.
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