Dee Dee Bridgewater

The Profile

Dee Dee Bridgewater is an American jazz singer celebrated for a powerful, precise and soulful vocal style, acclaimed live performances and several tribute albums (notably Dear Ella). She has spent extended periods based in France and records both jazz standards and international repertoire.

Born in 1950; American jazz vocalist; long-term France base; recorded the tribute album Dear Ella (1997).

The provided review praises Dee Dee Bridgewater's 1989 Live in Paris performance, highlighting her powerful, precise and soulful voice. The review emphasizes her command of scat and vocalese, strong swing feel, and excellent rhythm-section support. Tracks singled out include "All Blues," "Misty," and a medley of blues standards.