Billy Eckstine was an extraordinary singer known for his sophisticated form of balladry. Although he was considered to not be a jazz musician, he loved working with other young jazz musicians. Eckstine was born in 1914 and grew up in Washington, D.C. He began singing at age eleven. However, it was not until he was in […]
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