Christiern Posted June 30, 2010 Report Posted June 30, 2010 She sang, intermittently, with Duke Ellington's Orchestra for many years. I took a photo of Joya in 1964 and posted it on my blog. Quote
jeffcrom Posted June 30, 2010 Report Posted June 30, 2010 She'll always be Ms. "I'm Beginning to See the Light" for me. Quote
jazzbo Posted June 30, 2010 Report Posted June 30, 2010 A beautiful woman and wonderful singer. A sad loss. Quote
randyhersom Posted July 1, 2010 Report Posted July 1, 2010 I believe the late Ellington scholar Harrison Ridley Jr. considered her second only to Ivie Anderson among the ladies who sang with Duke's band. Quote
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