The Scottish singer Annie Ross who carved a space in the heart of New York’s jazz scene has died in the city at 89.
As a kid she appeared with Judy Garland, as an adult with Satchmo and Count Basie.
She had flings with Kenny Clarke and Lenny Bruce. Not many could claim those elusive scalps.
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…but best remembered, above all, for the vocal trio Lambert, Hendricks & Ross:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aNPHp0RBWYY
RIP to a great Lady of Jazz…
Absolutely right! One of the greatest jazz groups of all time.
Born in England, but a proud Scot all the way. Annie Ross was England and Scotland’s greatest jazz singer.
Sadly this happens to everyone eventually. As an orchstral fiddle player for over forty years, ten in Glasgow, I am sad to read this news RIP dear lady of Jazz!
Truly one of the greats has passed.
Farewell, dear Annie.