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Billy Eckstine (* 8. Juli 1914 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania als William Clarence Eckstein; † 8. März 1993 ebenda) war ein US-amerikanischer Jazz sänger und Bandleader, der auch Trompete, Posaune und Gitarre spielte. Er trat auch kurzzeitig als Billy X. Stine auf.
Billy Eckstine. William Clarence Eckstine (July 8, 1914 – March 8, 1993) [1] was an American jazz and pop singer and a bandleader during the swing and bebop eras. He was noted for his rich, almost operatic bass-baritone voice. [2]
Billy Eckstine (born July 8, 1914, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died March 8, 1993, Pittsburgh) was an American singer and bandleader who achieved great personal success while fostering the careers of a number of younger jazz musicians. Billy Eckstine and Sugar Ray Robinson.
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An influence looming large in the cultural development of soul and R&B singers from Sam Cooke to Prince, Eckstine was able to play it straight on his pop hits “Prisoner of Love”, “My Foolish Heart” and “I Apologize”. He had originally planned on a football career, but after breaking his collar bone, he made music his focus. After ...
26. Nov. 2020 · It’s not well known that Eckstine played pretty good jazz trumpet and fair valve trombone; what most people remember him for is his rich, smooth singing, which he displayed on a couple of hit records with the Earl Hines big band, Stormy Monday Blues and Jelly, Jelly.
7. Juli 2014 · Billy Eckstine: A Crooner Who Crossed Barriers "Maybe black male singers are not supposed to sing about love," Eckstine said. "You're supposed to sing about hurt." Born 100 years ago this...
8. März 1993 · Popular, influential jazz vocalist with a deep, smooth sound well suited to romantic material; he also led a celebrated bop-influenced band. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1930s - 1990s. Born. July 8, 1914 in Pittsburgh, PA. Died. March 8, 1993 in Pittsburgh, PA. Genre. Vocal, Jazz. Styles.
