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Chris Connor was an American jazz singer known for her cool and intimate vocal style. She began her career in the 1950s as a lead vocalist in big bands, including the Claude Thornhill Orchestra. In 1954, she released her first solo albums, 'Sings Lullabys of Birdland' and 'Sings Lullabys for Lovers,' under Bethlehem Records. Throughout her career, she recorded several albums for Atlantic Records, including 'Chris Connor' (1956) and 'A Jazz Date with Chris Connor' (1958). Her repertoire included jazz standards and ballads, collaborating with notable musicians such as Maynard Ferguson. Connor was recognized for her contribution to cool jazz, and her recordings remain a significant part of the jazz canon. The products available from the artist Chris Connor include vinyls.