Julian Joseph explores the work of this influential American singer who was discovered in her teens by the bandleader Lionel Hampton. Washington's classic recordings of the 1950's include sessions with Clifford Brown, Wynton Kelly and Quincy Jones.
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Julian Joseph explores the work of this influential American singer who was discovered in her teens by the bandleader Lionel Hampton. Washington's classic recordings of the 1950's include sessions with Clifford Brown, Wynton Kelly and Quincy Jones.
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