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Jo Stafford

Active

1930s - 1970s

Born

November 12, 1917 in Coalinga, CA

Died

July 16, 2008 in Century City, CA

Genre

Vocal Jazz

Styles

Traditional Pop Vocal Jazz Vocal Pop Show/Musical Vocal Music

Also Known As

Darlene Edwards
Elizabeth Stafford

Member Of

Jonathan & Darlene Edwards The Pied Pipers Tommy Dorsey & the Pied Pipers
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Jo Stafford

Biography by John Bush

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Traditional pop vocalist with immense technical gifts and a sultry tone whose repertoire ran from jazz standards to delightful satire.
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Album Highlights

  • Autumn in New York
    Jo Stafford
    Autumn in New York
  • Jo + Jazz
    Jo Stafford
    Jo + Jazz
  • Big Band Sound
    Jo Stafford
    Big Band Sound
  • Songs of Scotland
    Jo Stafford
    Songs of Scotland
  • Ballad of the Blues
    Jo Stafford
    Ballad of the Blues
  • Coming Back Like a Song: 25 Hits 1941-47
    Jo Stafford
    Coming Back Like a Song …
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Artists Moods

  • Earnest
  • Poignant
  • Sentimental
  • Soothing
  • Wistful
  • Calm/Peaceful
  • Gentle
  • Innocent
  • Reflective
  • Romantic
  • Delicate
  • Intimate
  • Laid-Back/Mellow
  • Smooth
  • Sweet
  • Springlike

Artists Themes

  • Dinner Ambiance
  • Introspection
  • Romantic Evening
  • Picnic
  • Reminiscing
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