Jazz Diva Cleo Laine Passed Away at 97: A Remarkable Figure in the Jazz World
Cleo Laine, Renowned Jazz Singer, Passes Away at 97
Cleo Laine, an acclaimed English vocal and theater star, passed away at the age of 97. The death of Laine, born Clementina Dinah Campbell in 1927, has been widely reported and hailed by many as a significant loss in the music industry.
Laine was renowned for her highly distinctive husky contralto voice and exceptional vocal range, including scat singing and the ability to sing very high and low notes. She was widely regarded as Britain’s greatest jazz voice and considered a major contributor to jazz, a genre traditionally American, for her talent and artistry.
She gained international acclaim with notable successes such as her role in the 1961 Edinburgh Festival production of Kurt Weill’s The Seven Deadly Sins, her album Shakespeare and All that Jazz (1964), and multiple performances at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall in New York. Laine was the only female performer nominated for Grammy Awards in jazz, popular, and classical categories, winning her first Grammy for a live recording of her 1983 Carnegie Hall concert.
Laine was closely associated both personally and professionally with her husband, jazz composer Sir John Dankworth, with whom she founded The Stables, a major charity and music venue supporting jazz. Laine was honored as a Dame Commander of the British Empire (DBE) in 1997, marking her as the first British jazz artist to receive this recognition.
In addition to her musical career, Laine also maintained an active performing schedule in stage and film acting, and she maintained an active performing schedule well into the 21st century.
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[1] Cleo Laine Biography [2] Cleo Laine at AllMusic [3] Cleo Laine at IMDb
- Cleo Laine, known for her significant contributions to jazz music, was notably renowned for her exceptional voice and scat singing abilities, which enabled her to sing very high and low notes.
- Laine, a well-respected figure in the entertainment industry, gained international acclaim for her roles in plays and musicals, as well as her jazz albums and performances at prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall.
