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2 CD set. Self styling herself as everything from 'Queen Of The Jukeboxes' to 'Queen Of The Blues', eventually settling on 'The Queen', Dinah wasn't overly concerned with attempts to categorize her natural talent. The full extent of her artistry is to be heard on these revealing broadcasts from Birdland, where she always played to standing room only crowds. Here, Dinah Washington's boisterous behaviour was more akin to her hosting no holds barred private parties as opposed to a paid for public performance. Throughout, Dinah is accompanied by the Wynton Kelly Trio. Whatever the song, it was impossible to confuse Dinah Washington with any other singer. Her voice was high pitched, full on, and highly emotive. Gifted with precise cut glass diction and perfect pitch, her delivery stretched from an intimate whisper to an orgasmic scream that could cut through concrete. A formidable weapon, Dinah's voice dug deep into the listener’s emotions, leaving many an audience tear stained. |