Local Resident: Ernestine Anderson, Jazz & Blues Singer
Seattle has been home to a number of outstanding musicians over the years, although people tend to focus more on the grunge and indy scene, forgetting about the rich blues and jazz scene of earlier decades.
Jazz artist Ernestine Anderson is a Garfield High School alum, and a part of Seattle’s Jackson Street era that gave a substantial boost to not only her career, but also the careers of Ray Charles and Quincy Jones.
Her career went to the top in the 1950’s, followed by some time touring in Europe during the 60’s. After gathering international following, she took a brief hiatus from the limelight, before making a splashy “second debut” at the 1976 Concord Jazz Festival. Her career revival included performances and a string of records, the latest of which was “Love Makes the Changes” from 2003.
The woman of whom Quincy Jones said ”her voice sounds like honey at dusk,” is back living in Seattle, and, at the age of 78, is still performing.
Photo credit: flickr
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Yes, she IS good! I forgot she was a Seattle local.