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Queen of 'Vocalese': Jazz Singer Annie Ross Singer and actress Annie Ross was part of the legendary team of Lambert, Hendricks and Ross and originated the style known as vocalese. She's currently performing in Manhattan at Danny's Skylight Room on Wednesday nights until September. (This interview originally aired March 2, 1990.)
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Queen of 'Vocalese': Jazz Singer Annie Ross

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Queen of 'Vocalese': Jazz Singer Annie Ross

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Queen of 'Vocalese': Jazz Singer Annie Ross

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Singer and actress Annie Ross was part of the legendary team of Lambert, Hendricks and Ross and originated the style known as vocalese. She's currently performing in Manhattan at Danny's Skylight Room on Wednesday nights until September. (This interview originally aired March 2, 1990.)

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