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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Dolorez Alexandria Turner |
| Born | August 14, 1929 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | May 22, 2001 (aged 71) Gardena, California |
| Genres | Vocal jazz |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1950s–1990s |
| Labels | King, Argo, Impulse!, Pzazz, Discovery, Trend, Muse |
Lorez Alexandria (born Dolorez Alexandria Turner; August 14, 1929 – May 22, 2001)[1] was an American jazz singer, described as "one of the most gifted and underrated jazz singers of the twentieth century".[2] She became established in the midwest before moving to Los Angeles in the mid-1960s. Jazz critics have compared her to Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae, and Ella Fitzgerald.
- ^ "Sleeve notes", More of the Great Lorez Alexandria.
- ^ Carr, Ian; Fairweather, Digby; Priestley, Brian (2004). The Rough Guide to Jazz. Rough Guides. pp. 18–. ISBN 978-1-84353-256-9. Retrieved September 15, 2019.