Nellie Lutcher gained prominence during the 1940s for her R&B and jazz singing. She was also a phenomenal pianist. Best known for her diction and exaggerated pronunciation, she was credited as an influence by Nina Simone, among others. Lutcher was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on October 15, 1912. She was the oldest daughter of […]
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