Jeanne Trevor | |
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 Trevor performing in 1964 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Harlem, New York City |
| Died | October 24, 2022 (aged 84) Ferguson, Missouri |
| Genres | Jazz, opera, gospel, R&B |
| Labels | Gaslight Records, Norman Records, Mainstream Records, Catalyst Productions |
| Formerly of | St. Louis Jazz Quartet |
Jeanne Trevor (died 24 October 2022) was an American vocalist known as the "First Lady of St. Louis Jazz". Originally from Harlem, New York City, she moved to St. Louis in the early 1960s to perform in the Gaslight Square district. She played most of the district's top jazz clubs and recorded several singles. In the 1970s, she was part of the internationally touring St. Louis Jazz Quartet. Despite being best known as a jazz vocalist, she preferred not to classify herself as one: her other influences included opera, gospel, and R&B. She died in Ferguson, Missouri at the age of 84. She remained relatively unknown outside of St. Louis.