Connor, Chris (1927–)
Connor, Chris (1927–)
American band singer. Born Jan 8, 1927, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Among the most popular vocalists of the 1950s, began singing in late teens; was a vocalist with Bob Brookmeyer's band at University of Missouri; moved to NY (1949); sang with Herbie Fields and Claude Thornhill's group, The Snowflakes; was also a band singer with Stan Kenton (1952–53), recording "All About Ronnie"; went solo (1953) and had 2 singles that reached the charts, "Trust in Me" and "I Miss You So"; also known for her recordings of "Lush Life" and "Lullaby of Broadway"; cut albums with Kenton and Maynard Ferguson (1970s).
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