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Nellie LutcherNellie Lutcher Nellie Lutcher American R&B and jazz singer (1912–2007) Nellie Rose Lutcher (October 15, 1912 – June 8, 2007)[1] was an American R&B and jazz singer and pianist, who gained prominence in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Lutcher was most recognizable for her diction and exaggerated pronunciation and was credited as an influence by Nina Simone among others. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Nellie Lutcher Lutcher in 1950 Background information Born Nellie Rose Lutcher (1912-10-15)October 15, 1912 Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S. Died June 8, 2007(2007-06-08) (aged 94) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Genres Jazz, R&B Occupation Musician Labels Capitol, Okeh, Decca, Liberty Formerly of Clarence Hart, Nat "King" Cole Past members Charles Burrell (musician) Close Nellie Lutcher as… (Source: Wikipedia)
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