Etta Jones

Etta Jones (November 25, 1928 – October 16, 2001) was an American jazz singer. Her best-known recordings are "Don't Go to Strangers" and "Save Your Love for Me". She worked with Buddy Johnson, Oliver Nelson, Earl Hines, Barney Bigard, Gene Ammons, Kenny Burrell, Milt Jackson, Cedar Walton, and Houston Person.

Not to be confused with the founding member of the Dandridge Sisters nor with Etta James.
Etta Jones
Etta Jones and Houston Person, 1980
Background information
Born(1928-11-25)November 25, 1928
Aiken, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedOctober 16, 2001(2001-10-16) (aged 72)
Mount Vernon, New York, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1943–2001
LabelsPrestige, Muse, HighNote
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