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Chris Connor
The American jazz singer Chris Connor was born in Kansas City, Missouri on
November 8, 1927. She studied clarinet as a girl, and at the age of 18 she was
given the opportunity to sing at a college graduation ceremony. The positive
reception from the audience convinced her she should pursue a career as a
professional singer. After moving to New York, a chance meeting with Joe Green,
the manager of the well-known orchestra leader Claude Thornhill, Connor secured
an audition with the band leader. Thornhill liked what he heard and Connor was
recruited for his touring ensemble. The ex...
Lush LifeChris Connor
All About Chris
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Try a Little TendernessChris Connor
All About Chris
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Strike up the BandIra Gershwin and Chris Connor
Chris Connor Sings the George Gershwin Almanac of Song
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WitchcraftChris Connor
Witchcraft
Come Back to SorrentoChris Connor
Sings Lullabys of Birdland (10" LP)
All This and Heaven TooChris Connor
All About Chris
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