Dinah Washington

Dinah Washington (born Ruth Lee Jones; August 29, 1924 – December 14, 1963) was an American singer and pianist known for her versatility across genres such as jazz, blues, R&B, and pop. Throughout her career, she collaborated with notable musicians, including Lionel Hampton, with whom she sang in his band from 1943 to 1946. Her most renowned recordings include "What a Diff'rence a Day Makes" (1959), which earned her a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance, and duets with Brook Benton, such as "Baby (You've Got What It Takes)" (1960). Washington was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. The products available from the artist Dinah Washington include vinyls, CDs.