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Etta Jones (Etta Elma Jones) was born on 25 November, 1928 in Aiken, South Carolina, U.S., is an American jazz singer (1928–2001). Discover Etta Jones's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?
| Popular As |
Etta Elma Jones |
| Occupation |
Singer
songwriter |
| Age |
72 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
25 November 1928 |
| Birthday |
25 November |
| Birthplace |
Aiken, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Date of death |
16 October, 2001 |
| Died Place |
Mount Vernon, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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She is a member of famous Soundtrack with the age 72 years old group.
Etta Jones Height, Weight & Measurements
At 72 years old, Etta Jones height not available right now. We will update Etta Jones's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Etta Jones's Husband?
Her husband is John William Mills (27 August 1957 - 29 June 1997) ( her death), Gerald Wilson (4 September 1940 - 1953) ( divorced) ( 1 child), John Medlock (? - 16 October 2001) ( her death)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
John William Mills (27 August 1957 - 29 June 1997) ( her death), Gerald Wilson (4 September 1940 - 1953) ( divorced) ( 1 child), John Medlock (? - 16 October 2001) ( her death) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Etta Jones Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Etta Jones worth at the age of 72 years old? Etta Jones’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. She is from United States. We have estimated Etta Jones's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Soundtrack |
Etta Jones Social Network
Timeline
Etta Jones (November 25, 1928 – October 16, 2001) was an American jazz singer.
Her best-known recordings are "Don't Go to Strangers" and "Save Your Love for Me".
Jones was born in Aiken, South Carolina, and raised in Harlem, New York.
Still in her teens, she joined Buddy Johnson's band for a tour although she was not featured on record.
Her first recordings—"Salty Papa Blues", "Evil Gal Blues", "Blow Top Blues", and "Long, Long Journey"—were produced by Leonard Feather in 1944, placing her in the company of clarinetist Barney Bigard and tenor saxophonist Georgie Auld.
In 1947, she recorded and released an early cover version of Leon Rene's "I Sold My Heart to the Junkman" (previously released by the Basin Street Boys on Rene's Exclusive label) while at RCA Victor Records.
She performed with the Earl Hines sextet from 1949 to 1952.
Following her recordings for Prestige, on which Jones was featured with high-profile arrangers such as Oliver Nelson and jazz stars such as Frank Wess, Roy Haynes, and Gene Ammons, she had a musical partnership of more than 30 years with tenor saxophonist Houston Person, who received equal billing with her.
He also produced her albums and served as her manager after the pair met in one of Johnny "Hammond" Smith's bands.
Although Etta Jones is likely to be remembered above all for her recordings on Prestige, her close professional relationship with Person (frequently, but mistakenly, identified as Jones' husband) helped ensure that the last two decades of her life would be marked by uncommon productivity.
Only one of her recordings—her debut album for Prestige Records (Don't Go to Strangers, 1960)—enjoyed commercial success with sales of over 1 million copies.
She had three Grammy nominations: for the Don't Go to Strangers album in 1960, the Save Your Love for Me album in 1981, and My Buddy (dedicated to her first employer, Buddy Johnson) in 1998.
Starting in 1976, they began recording for Muse, which later changed its name to HighNote.
However, her remaining seven albums for Prestige, and beginning in 1976, her recordings for Muse Records, and for HighNote Records secured her a devoted following.
In 1996, she recorded the jazz vocalist tribute album, The Melody Lingers On, for the HighNote label.
Her last recording, a tribute to Billie Holiday, was released on the day of Jones' death.
She died in Mount Vernon, New York at the age of 72 from cancer.
She was survived by her husband, John Medlock, and a granddaughter.
Mr. Person became her manager, as well as her record producer and accompanist, in a partnership that lasted until her death in 2001.
In 2008 the album Don't Go to Strangers was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
