Sylvia Syms
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Singers · 1917–1992

Sylvia Syms

American jazz singer (1917–1992)

Born
2 December 1917
Brooklyn
Died
10 May 1992
Algonquin Hotel
Country
United States
Record labels
Prestige
Discography
8 albums

Biography

Sylvia Syms was a jazz musician who played voice. Sylvia Syms was born on 2 December 1917 in Brooklyn and died on 10 May 1992 in Algonquin Hotel. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Prestige. The discography here lists 8 albums, from “Sylvia Syms Sings” (1956) to “Songs by Sylvia Syms” (2011).

Sylvia Syms (December 2, 1917 – May 10, 1992) was an American jazz singer. One music journalist noted that she was "One of America's most distinguished cabaret and jazz singers with a profound appreciation of lyrics".

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Sylvia Syms Sings 1956
Songs Of Love 1957
Torch Song 1960
For Once In My Life 1967
Syms By Sinatra 1982
... Then Along Came Bill 1990
A Jazz Portrait of Johnny Mercer 1995 · Live
Songs by Sylvia Syms 2011

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Sylvia Syms play?

Sylvia Syms is known for playing voice.

When and where was Sylvia Syms born?

Sylvia Syms was born 2 December 1917 in Brooklyn.

What are Sylvia Syms's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Sylvia Syms Sings (1956), Songs Of Love (1957), Torch Song (1960), For Once In My Life (1967) and Syms By Sinatra (1982).

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