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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...
Lullaby of BirdlandChris Connor
All About Chris
All the Things You AreChris Connor and Maynard Ferguson
Double Exposure
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Lush LifeChris Connor
Sings Lullabys for Lovers
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The Thrill Is GoneChris Connor
This Is Chris
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Somebody Loves MeChris Connor
Chris Connor Sings the George Gershwin Almanac of Song
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Almost Like Being in LoveChris Connor
Chris Connor
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