Barbara Lea

Barbara Lea Barbara Lea American jazz singer (1929–2011) Barbara Lea (April 10, 1929 – December 26, 2011) was an American jazz singer. Quick facts Born, Died ... Barbara Lea Born Barbara Ann LeCocq (1929-04-10)April 10, 1929 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Died December 26, 2011(2011-12-26) (aged 82) Raleigh, North Carolina Genres Jazz swing dixieland cabaret Occupation Singer Years active 1951–2007 Labels Fantasy Challenge Audiophile Website www.barbaralea.com Close Music career Lea was born and raised in Detroit. Her father was a clarinetist before becoming attorney general of Michigan. He changed the family name from LeCocq to Leacock, which she changed to Lea when beginning her singing career. She decided at an early age to become a singer, participating in contests and singing with…

GENRES: Female Vocalist, Jazz