Helen forrest
USA
Born: 12 April 1917
Died: 11 July 1999
Styles: Big Band, Big Band/Swing, Vocal Pop, Traditional Pop, Vocal/Standards, Vocal Jazz
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One of the more popular big-band-era singers, a performer that some might not consider a jazz vocalist, but one with exceptional ability to project lyrics and also an excellent interpreter. Forrest used several names early in her career, among them the Blue Lady and Bonnie Blue. She began singing in her brother's band in Washington, D.C., then was featured in Artie Shaw's band after Billie Holiday left in 1938. Forrest joined Benny Goodman when Shaw disbanded in 1939, staying until 1941. She recorded with Nat King Cole's trio and Lionel Hampton...
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Influenced by
- Ella Fitzgerald (139)
- Bing Crosby (20)
- Ethel Waters (4)
- Mildred Bailey (1)
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Followers
- Benny Goodman (29)
- Helen Merrill (6)
- Chris Connor (5)
- Artie Shaw (4)
- Harry James (3)
- Joni James (2)
- Dick Haymes (0)
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- Patti Page (0)
Performed Songs By
- George Gershwin (4)
- Irving Berlin (0)
- Sammy Cahn (0)
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