Ethel Ennis

Ethel Llewellyn Ennis (November 28, 1932 – February 17, 2019) was an American jazz singer. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland. She was known as the "First Lady of Jazz".  

 Career 
Her debut was with 1955's Lullabies for Losers was released by Jubilee Records. In 1957, Ennis moved to the  Capitol Records label for a two-album contract, and A Change of Scenery was released. 

Ennis toured with Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington during her career. She performed the main song for the movie Mad Monster Party?. Ennis was invited to sing at the second inauguration of Richard Nixon. 

 Death 
Ennis died at her home in Baltimore from a stroke on February 17, 2019, aged 86.

References

Other websites
Ethel Ennis' Biography at Allaboutjazz.com
Ethel Ennis's oral history video excerpts  at The National Visionary Leadership Project
New York Times review of 1994 album

Category:1932 births
Category:2019 deaths
Category:Deaths from stroke
Category:American jazz singers
Category:Singers from Baltimore