Singers · 1929–2001

Lorez Alexandria

American musician (1929-2001)

Born: 14 August 1929
Chicago
Died: 22 May 2001
Gardena
Country: United States
Record labels: King
Discography: 16 albums

Biography

Lorez Alexandria was a jazz musician who played voice. Lorez Alexandria was born on 14 August 1929 in Chicago and died on 22 May 2001 in Gardena. The music is usually filed under jazz and vocal jazz. Record labels: King. The discography here lists 16 albums, from “This Is Lorez” (1957) to “Early in the Morning / Deep Roots” (2010).

Lorez Alexandria (born Dolorez Alexandria Turner; August 14, 1929 – May 22, 2001) was an American jazz singer, described as "one of the most gifted and underrated jazz singers of the twentieth century". She became established in the Midwest before moving to Los Angeles in the mid-1960s. Jazz critics have compared her to Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae, and Ella Fitzgerald.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

This Is Lorez 1957

Lorez Sings Pres 1958

Early in the Morning 1960

Standards With a Slight Touch of Jazz 1960

Sing No Sad Songs For Me 1961

For Swingers Only 1963

Alexandria the Great 1964

More of the Great 1965

Deep Roots 1977

From Broadway to Hollywood 1977

How Will I Remember You? 1978

Dear to My Heart 1987

Singing Songs Everyone Knows 1988

I'll Never Stop Loving You 1992

This Is Lorez / Lorez Sings Pres 2006

Early in the Morning / Deep Roots 2010

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Lorez Alexandria play?

Lorez Alexandria is known for playing voice.

When and where was Lorez Alexandria born?

Lorez Alexandria was born 14 August 1929 in Chicago.

What are Lorez Alexandria's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include This Is Lorez (1957), Lorez Sings Pres (1958), Early in the Morning (1960), Standards With a Slight Touch of Jazz (1960) and Sing No Sad Songs For Me (1961).

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