By the late 1950s, a growing number of established female jazz vocalists began making pop records. It was a natural course of events, given where adult tastes and money were flowing. Those singers crossing over during this period included Sarah Vaughan (Dreamy), Ella Fitzgerald (Ella Sings Broadway) and Dinah Washington (What a Difference a Day Makes!).…
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