- Born
- 21 December 1924
Rotterdam - Died
- 28 July 2013
Breukelen - Country
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Record labels
- Universal Music Group
- Discography
- 30 albums
Biography
Rita Reys was a jazz musician who played voice. Rita Reys was born on 21 December 1924 in Rotterdam and died on 28 July 2013 in Breukelen. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Universal Music Group. The discography here lists 30 albums, from “Her Name Is Rita Reys” (1957) to “Young at Heart” (2010). Honours include Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau (1981), Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion (2011) and Paul Acket Award.
Rita Reys (born Maria Everdina Reijs; 21 December 1924 – 28 July 2013) was a jazz singer from the Netherlands. She was promoted as "Europe's First Lady of Jazz". In the 1980s, Rita returned to the American Songbook, recording albums such as Memories of You with the Lex Jasper orchestra. She died in Breukelen, the Netherlands, on 28 July 2013.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Awards
- 1981 Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau
- 2011 Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
- Paul Acket Award
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Rita Reys play?
Rita Reys is known for playing voice.
When and where was Rita Reys born?
Rita Reys was born 21 December 1924 in Rotterdam.
What are Rita Reys's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Her Name Is Rita Reys (1957), The Cool Voice of Rita Reys (1957), The Cool Voice of Rita Reys No. 2 (1957), Marriage in Modern Jazz (1960) and Jazz Sir (1963).
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