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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...
I Only Have Eyes For YouMaynard Ferguson and Chris Connor
Double Exposure
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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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All This and Heaven TooChris Connor
All About Chris
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The Lonesome RoadChris Connor
Double Exposure
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You Stepped Out of a DreamChris Connor
He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not
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Try a Little TendernessChris Connor
All About Chris
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