Marilyn Moore

Jazz, Musical Artist

1931 – 1992

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Who was Marilyn Moore?

Marilyn Moore was an American jazz singer of the 1950s. Born in Oklahoma City, she is best known for her 1957 album Moody Marilyn Moore, released on Bethlehem Records. Her vocal style was almost an exact replica of Billie Holiday's, and according to jazz critic Will Friedwald, Holiday and Moore became friends. She was the first wife of saxophonist Al Cohn and the mother of guitarist Joe Cohn.

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Born
Jun 16, 1931
Oklahoma
Also known as
  • Moore, Marilyn
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Mar 1, 1992

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on July 23, 2013

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