caption associated_acts years_active birth_place image_size background birth_date instrument genre image article_title name occupation
brown c. 2004 louis armstrong late 1940s -- present houston , texas , united states 180px solo_singer 30 august 1937 vocals jazz , blues jewel brown satchmo summerfest crop.jpg jewel brown
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jewel brown

jewel brown -lrb- born august 30 , 1937 , houston , texas , united states -rrb- is an american jazz and blues singer .
she is primarily known for her work in the 1950s and 1960s .
before a retirement period she was part of louis armstrong 's ensemble .
she is currently part of the heritage hall jazz band .
