From tender and soulful to hard-edged and gritty, Ernestine Anderson is one of the most versatile jazz vocalists to emerge from the big band era. During the course of her 50-year career, Anderson has captivated audiences in America and abroad with her tantalizing voice and charming stage presence. On November 11, 1928,
Ernestine was born, singing the blues. At age three, she could sing along with the raw tunes of the legendary Bessie Smith -- she soon moved on to the more refined environs of her local church, singing solos in its gospel choir. After winning a regional talent competition at the age of 12, the precocious singer landed a gig with trumpeter Russell Jacquet's big band...
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