Great Ladies of Jazz

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1. This lady sang the blues like nobody else. One of her best-known songs is "Strange Fruit", based on a poem about lynching. In spite of a very difficult childhood, racial prejudice and drug addiction, she was a star who will never be forgotten. Who was she? Judy Holiday Billie Holiday Billie Burke Ruth Brown

2. She began as a gospel singer, and got her big break as a vocalist with Lionel Hampton's band. Her signature tune was the lovely ballad "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes". She was often called "Queen of the Blues". Who was this jazz royalty? Dinah Shore Ernestine Anderson Lavern Butler Dinah Washington

3. Her invitation to "Come On-a My House" was her first big hit. She always considered herself a jazz vocalist, in spite of her many pop hit recordings. She went on to make films, and starred in several television shows. She's remembered for her sunny persona. Who was she? Carol Sloane Rosemary Clooney Keely Smith Sophie Tucker

4. This artist was known as "Sassy". She began singing and playing piano in church, and joined up with Billy Eckstine's band in the late 1940s. Her career as a jazz vocalist and pop singer lasted for over forty years. Who was the artist known as "Sassy"? Betty Carter Miriam Makeba Sarah Vaughn Nina Simone

5. This beautiful and talented singer and actress is probably best known for her version of "Stormy Weather". Her career in music, movies and television has continued over fifty years, culminating with an an enormously successful one-woman show on Broadway. Who is this legend? Alberta Hunter Ethel Waters Lena Horne Josephine Baker

6. Born in England, she was the female vocalist in a famous jazz trio, along with Jon Hendricks and Dave Lambert. They were the hot group in the early sixties, recording several classic jazz albums. Who is she? Diana Ross Ella Logan Diane Krall Annie Ross

7. She sang with the bands of Stan Kenton, Woody Herman and Gene Krupa, and made a famous appearance at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1958. The epitome of the hip songstress, she struggled with drug addiction for many years. Her nickname was "The Jezebel of Jazz". Who was she? Anita O'Day Mary Stallings Cassandra Wilson Gloria Lynne

8. This "dame" comes from England, and often works with her famous musician husband John Dankworth. She's well-known for her scat singing and amazing vocal range. Who is she? Helen Forrest Cleo Laine Jo Stafford Patti Page

9. This blonde chanteuse had some questions: "Why Don't You Do Right" and "Is That All There Is", she wanted to know. Frank Sinatra considered her one of his favorite singers. Who was she? Susannah McCorkle Diane Schuur Peggy Lee Jeri Southern

10. She was the queen of them all, the ultimate jazz vocalist. They called her "The First Lady of Song". Who else could take a nursery rhyme and turn it into a classic tune, which is now in the Grammy Hall of Fame? Remember "A-Tisket, A-Tasket"? Can you name the lady? Ella Fitzgerald Etta James Abbey Lincoln Dee Dee Bridgewater