Anderson, Ernestine (1928–)

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Anderson, Ernestine (1928–)

American jazz singer. Born Nov 11, 1928, in Houston, Texas.

Sang with bands of Russell Jacquet and Johnny Otis (1940s); had 1st hit while singing with Shifty Henry's band (1947); worked with Lionel Hampton (1952–53) and recorded with GiGi Gryce (1955); recorded "Hot Cargo" with Harry Arnold's band in Sweden (1957); sang for soundtrack of Sidney Poitier's movie The Lost Man; lived in England in semi-retirement (1965–76); recorded for Concord Records (1976–91); rendition of "Never Make Your Move Too Soon" (1981) considered a classic. Albums include: Hot Cargo (1958), Live from Concord to London (1976), Hello Like Before (1976), Never Make Your Move Too Soon (1980), Be Mine Tonight When the Sun Goes Down (1984), Now and Then (1993), Blue, Dues Love News (1996), I Love Being Here with You (2002).

See also Women in World History.

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