Laura Nyro

American singer and songwriter (1947–1997)

Born: 18 October 1947
The Bronx
Died: 8 April 1997
Danbury
Country: United States
Active: 1966–1996
Record labels: Columbia Records, Verve Forecast
Discography: 18 albums

Biography

Laura Nyro was a jazz musician who played piano and voice. Laura Nyro was born on 18 October 1947 in The Bronx and died on 8 April 1997 in Danbury. The music is usually filed under jazz, pop music and soul. Record labels: Columbia Records and Verve Forecast. The discography here lists 18 albums, from “More Than a New Discovery” (1966) to “Live at Carnegie Hall 1976” (2012). Honours include Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame (2001) and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2012).

Laura Nyro ( NEER-oh; born Laura Nigro; October 18, 1947 – April 8, 1997) was an American songwriter and singer. She achieved critical acclaim with her own recordings, particularly the albums Eli and the Thirteenth Confession (1968) and New York Tendaberry (1969), and had commercial success with artists such as Barbra Streisand and the 5th Dimension recording her songs. Wider recognition for her artistry was posthumous, while contemporaries such as Elton John idolized her. She was praised for her emotive three-octave mezzo-soprano voice.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

More Than a New Discovery 1966 · Verve Forecast Eli and the Thirteenth Confession 1968 · Columbia New York Tendaberry 1969 · Columbia Christmas and the Beads of Sweat 1970 · Columbia Gonna Take a Miracle 1971 · Columbia Smile 1976 · Columbia Season of Lights… Laura Nyro in Concert 1977 · Live · CBS/Sony Nested 1978 · Columbia Mother’s Spiritual 1984 · Columbia Lockport 1990 1988 · Live · Iconography Laura Nyro Live at the Bottom Line 1989 · Live · Cypress Music Walk the Dog & Light the Light 1993 · Columbia Live From Mountain Stage 2000 · Live · Blue Plate Music Angel in the Dark 2001 · Rounder Laura Nyro Live: The Loom’s Desire 2002 · Live · Rounder An Evening With Laura Nyro: Live in Japan 1994 2003 · Live · EMI‐Capitol Music Special Markets Spread Your Wings and Fly: Live at the Fillmore East May 30, 1971 2004 · Live · Columbia Live at Carnegie Hall 1976 2012 · Live · All Access

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Albums where Laura Nyro is credited as a sideman

1995

Tonin’ — The Manhattan Transfer

vocals

Awards

2001 Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame
2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Laura Nyro play?

Laura Nyro is known for playing piano and voice.

When and where was Laura Nyro born?

Laura Nyro was born 18 October 1947 in The Bronx.

What are Laura Nyro's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include More Than a New Discovery (1966), Eli and the Thirteenth Confession (1968), New York Tendaberry (1969), Christmas and the Beads of Sweat (1970) and Gonna Take a Miracle (1971).

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