Helen Merrill
- Type: Jazz Vocalist
- Country: United States
- Born: July 21, 1930 in New York, New York, United States
Biography
Helen Merrill is a celebrated American jazz vocalist known for her cool, emotive, and slightly husky vocal style. Born to Croatian immigrants, she began her career in the 1940s and rose to prominence with her debut album 'Helen Merrill' on the #EmArcy# label in 1954, a landmark recording featuring trumpeter *Clifford Brown*. Her career has spanned over six decades, marked by influential collaborations with arrangers like *Gil Evans* and *Quincy Jones*. Merrill cultivated a significant international following, especially in Japan and Italy, where she lived for many years, solidifying her status as a sophisticated and enduring voice in the jazz world.
Genres
Helen Merrill Discography
- Helen Merrill (1955) - Album - rated 3.93/5
- Dream of You (1956) - Album - rated 3.6/5
- Merrill at Midnight (1957) - Album - rated 3.94/5
- The Nearness of You (1958) - Album - rated 3.9/5
- You've Got a Date With the Blues (1958) - Album - rated 3.46/5
- Parole e musica (1960) - Album - rated 3.84/5
- Helen Merrill With Strings (1975) - Album - rated 3.95/5