King, Teddi.
Biographical notes:
Teddi (Theodosia) King, 1929-1977, was a popular jazz singer. She began her career in Boston in the late 1940s as vocalist for Nat Pierce and then for George Shearing with whom she toured, 1952-1953. She went on to Las Vegas and made recordings on her own. One of her singles, "Mr. Wonderful", was on the top 20 in 1956. She worked at the Playboy Club in New York in the 1960s. Her albums "Lovers and Losers" and "To Light Up Your Life" were made in the 1970s.
From the description of Teddi King papers, 1944-1977. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 71693868
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Subjects:
- Jazz
- Lounge music
- Women jazz singers
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- United States (as recorded)
