Dinah Washington

- Name: Ruth Lee Jones
- Born: August 29, 1924
- Died: December 14, 1963
- Genres: Jazz and Blues
- Origin: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Active: 1943-1963
- Albums: 34
- Labels: Keynote, Mercury Records, EmArcy, Roulette Records
- Awards: 1 Grammy Award
- Married 7 times; Divorced 6 times
- Died of an accidental overdose

Dinah Washington was a Grammy-winning Blues vocalist, known as the "Queen of the Blues".
Career

Dinah Washington began singing as a little girl. As she grew older she entered the Chicago music scene and commanded performances at the most prestigious night clubs. In 1942 she toured the country as a singer with Lionel Hampton.
After a short tour, she began to record her own albums and ultimately recorded a grand total of 34 before her death by accidental overdose at the age of 39 on December 14, 1963.
Notable Recordings
- 1950: Dinah Washington Songs
- 1953: After Hours with Miss D
- 1954: Dinah Jams
- 1957: Music for Late Hours
- 1959: The Queen
- 1959: What a Difference a Day Makes
- 1962: Tears and Lauhter
- 1963: The Good Old Days

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