It's obvious she was inspired by Dinah Washington. I like that she took the best of Dinah Washington like her phrasing and diction and made it her own.
I see pictures! Her phrasing is awesome init. I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! X
I just discovered Etta, she was sent from the Gods! I totally agree with DRWJD, why is this the first time I'm hearing her, fuck me I'm 41! Love it , feel it, groove it,
I see pictures! Her phrasing is awesome init. I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! X
I just discovered Etta, she was sent from the Gods! I totally agree with DRWJD, why is this the first time I'm hearing her, fuck me I'm 41! Love it , feel it, groove it, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Thanks so so much for uploading this video. I just smiled and bopped my head and snapped my fingers throughout it. Etta knew how to get the party started! And I can't forget to mention the always hip playing of Mr. Houston Pearson on tenor sax. Thanks again.
The most underrated great jazz singer, despite a recorded career that was 1944-2001 (October, when she released a Billie Holiday tribute album the day of Etta's death). In the 40s she was with Bud Johnson, in the 50s and 60s it was Oliver Nelson and Jug (her best period), then in the 70s to the end, Houston Person. I caught her toward the end at Chicago's Jazz Showcase--not a good P.A. for vocalists.
@Whatisthescore I don't understand. I see a beautiful woman with a voice of gold. I never heard of this woman till recently and I am ashame, She should have been an
international star! not hearing her before proves my ignorance on some subjects, her voice really melts me!
She was truly one of the all time greats. She was very extensive with my mom who is also a jazz singer. Someone should post Don't Go to Strangers, the tune that brought her some well-deserved fame. Wish I had seen her live.
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I've loved Etta since Don't Go to Strangers, finally saw her at a club in NYC a few months before she passed. Her albums are amazing.
Timophonic1 2 weeks ago
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mykiajovanmusic 1 month ago
rip etta jones, ur music ur voice ur delivery of it all, UN4gettable, thanku, god bless...
islandCouture 1 month ago
That bassist is really bouncing!
froogs165 2 months ago
WOW so nice
psullivan113 4 months ago
timing to "beat the band"!
BeulahMaeBlues 7 months ago
Have loved her singing for years yet few know what a great jazz singer she was. Bob Mitchell
vincenyc22 8 months ago
It's obvious she was inspired by Dinah Washington. I like that she took the best of Dinah Washington like her phrasing and diction and made it her own.
4everprue 9 months ago
Love you always Etta!
boljoe 1 year ago
I see pictures! Her phrasing is awesome init. I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! X
I just discovered Etta, she was sent from the Gods! I totally agree with DRWJD, why is this the first time I'm hearing her, fuck me I'm 41! Love it , feel it, groove it,
Elaborate! Twat xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
sylviatracey 1 year ago
I see pictures! Her phrasing is awesome init. I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! X
I just discovered Etta, she was sent from the Gods! I totally agree with DRWJD, why is this the first time I'm hearing her, fuck me I'm 41! Love it , feel it, groove it, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
sylviatracey 1 year ago
A great artist doing what she came to do, in her way. Her great instrument, swing, timing and feel for the lyric is just a blessing.
jwklbm326 1 year ago
that's amazing...her timing is perfect and so fun!
83papple 1 year ago
Devine!
grenadian11 1 year ago
Thanks so so much for uploading this video. I just smiled and bopped my head and snapped my fingers throughout it. Etta knew how to get the party started! And I can't forget to mention the always hip playing of Mr. Houston Pearson on tenor sax. Thanks again.
beeshor1 1 year ago
I really like this vidoe. Nice.
Covellos1 2 years ago
Que belíssima voz!!!
Tchaikovsky31 2 years ago
The most underrated great jazz singer, despite a recorded career that was 1944-2001 (October, when she released a Billie Holiday tribute album the day of Etta's death). In the 40s she was with Bud Johnson, in the 50s and 60s it was Oliver Nelson and Jug (her best period), then in the 70s to the end, Houston Person. I caught her toward the end at Chicago's Jazz Showcase--not a good P.A. for vocalists.
caponsacchi 2 years ago 3
@caponsacchi not to mention houston person is highly underated as well
jazzman110393 11 months ago 2
This comment has received too many negative votes show
This video proves jazz isn't much about image.
Whatisthescore 2 years ago
seriously stupid comment.
jazzguy2k 2 years ago
i wrote this a long time ago, about something i read, now all that's posted is this line, leads to nothing.
it was in defence of a classic overlooked underrated singer, as others have posted.
jazzguy2k 1 year ago
Do you care to elaborate on your statement?
IWannaBeOnOprah 2 years ago 2
@Whatisthescore
What do you mean?
Arron413 2 years ago
@Whatisthescore I don't understand. I see a beautiful woman with a voice of gold. I never heard of this woman till recently and I am ashame, She should have been an
international star! not hearing her before proves my ignorance on some subjects, her voice really melts me!
grenadian11 1 year ago
No one did it any better. How I miss her so.
mraney1971 2 years ago
Roma Alexanderplatz jazz club -- Grazie Etta sei Fantastica ..!!
ortodossa 2 years ago
She was truly one of the all time greats. She was very extensive with my mom who is also a jazz singer. Someone should post Don't Go to Strangers, the tune that brought her some well-deserved fame. Wish I had seen her live.
hoffj79 2 years ago 3
Someone did post "Don't Go to Strangers," but it was removed by the record company. Time to get her definitive version back on YouTube.
Taz882 2 years ago 2
Speechless in Los Angeles!!! Awesome vocal!!
paul51 3 years ago 2
Me likey!
She reminds me of Carmen McRae, but, clearer & more powerful.
TheReturnOfStephan 3 years ago
I think about Etta Jones whenever I think of great music.
Taz882 3 years ago 3
Etta Jones one the most overlooked and underated jazz singers.She had great phrasing and timing.
DRWJD 3 years ago 12
@DRWJD She really is, i so agree with you. Etta Jones, and Lorez Alexandria, and Beverly Kenney.
083770 1 year ago
this is a great version of I thought about you
purplel123 3 years ago
wow
Whatisthescore 3 years ago
Truly one of the best...
rebel2rebel 3 years ago 2
Etta sure could sing.
bigeman25 3 years ago 2
Etta Jones - vocal
Houston Person - tenor sax
Stan Hope - Piano
Peter Martin Weiss - bass
Cecil Brooks III - drums
6e6op 3 years ago
This is one of my favorite songs and I just love Etta on this. Excellent. Who's on sax?
klucas56 3 years ago