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Helen Humes was an American jazz and blues vocalist known for her high-pitched, joyful voice. In 1938, she replaced Billie Holiday in the Count Basie Orchestra, where she performed for four years. After a period of semi-retirement, she returned to the scene in 1959 with an album for Contemporary Records. Her 1960 album 'Songs I Like to Sing!' features collaborations with musicians such as Art Pepper, Barney Kessel, and Shelly Manne. Humes was renowned for her ability to interpret both ballads and blues with equal proficiency.
