Dee Dee Bridgewater
Jazz singer and Grammy Award winner
Born
May 27th, 1950
75 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A renowned singer and actress, made significant contributions to the jazz genre. Rose to prominence in the 1970s and gained recognition for musical versatility. Featured in Broadway productions such as 'The Wiz', contributing to a successful stage career. Received multiple Grammy Awards for outstanding vocal performances, showcasing exceptional talent in both traditional and contemporary jazz. Worked with various prominent jazz musicians, further enriching the music scene through collaborations and live performances.
Won three Grammy Awards for vocal performance
Starred in 'The Wiz' on Broadway
Released acclaimed albums like 'Eleanor Rigby'
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