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Born: July 08, 1914 in Pittsburgh, PA
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's
Died: March 08, 1993 in Pittsburgh, PA
Genre: Vocal

Biography:
Billy Eckstine's smooth baritone and distinctive vibrato broke down barriers throughout the 1940s, first as leader of the original bop big-band, then as the first romantic black male in popular music. An influence looming large in the cultural develo ...More >>

Discography: Stardust Billy Eckstine and His Orchestra 2002 How High the Moon 1995 I Apologize 1986 Billy Eckstine Sings with Benny Carter More >>

Filmograpy:

2007	Jumpin' and Jivin', Vol. 1
1999	The Black Big Bands
1991	Listen Up!: The Lives of Quincy Jones
1987	America's Music, Vol. 5: Rhythm & Blues 1

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Similar Artists: Johnny Hartman Earl Coleman Eddie Jefferson Arthur Prysock Joe Williams More >>

Followers: Cecil Gant Sarah Vaughan Jerry Butler Roscoe Mitchell Ernie Andrews More >>

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