Quote by: Etta James

Jazz took too much discipline. You have to come in at the right place, which is different than me singing the blues, where I can sing, 'Oh, baby,' if there's a pause in the melody. With jazz, you better leave that space open, or put in something real cool.


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Author Bio


  • NameEtta James
  • DescriptionAmerican singer
  • AliasesJamesetta Hawkins
  • BornJanuary 25, 1938
  • DiedJanuary 20, 2012
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionSinger; Singer-songwriter; Jazz Musician
  • AwardsGrammy Lifetime Achievement Award