Jerri Winters Explained

Jerri Winters (born c.1930)^[1] is an American jazz singer. She worked with Stan Kenton's orchestra from February 15 until June 15, 1952, recording several titles for Capitol Records, including "Adios," "All Because of You," and "She's a Comely Wench."^[2] Winters released several solo records, including 1955's Winter's Here on Fraternity Records (the first recording to be released by that label),^[3] 1957's Somebody Loves Me on Bethlehem Records, and 1962's Winters Again released on Charlie Parker Records.

Winters retired in 1969 before making a comeback in 1981.^[4]

Discography

• Winter's Here (1955, Fraternity)
• Somebody Loves Me (1957, Bethlehem)
• Winters Again (1962, Charlie Parker)

With Stan Kenton

• Adios (arr. Bill Russo) February 24, 1952
• All About Ronnie (arr. Johnny Richards) March 20, 1952
• All Because of You (arr. Johnny Richards) February 24, 1952
• Cinderella (arr. Johnny Richards) February 24, 1952
• Don't Worry 'Bout Me (arr. Pete Rugolo) February 24, 1952
• She's A Comely Wench (arr. Johnny Richards) March 18, 1952
• Softly (arr. Johnny Richards) March 19, 1952
• Yes (arr. Johnny Richards) February 24, 1952

External links

• • Blog Post Discussing Jerri Winters

Notes and References

1. News: Big week at Pla-Mor . 18 August 2023 . The Kansas City Star . 23 March 1952.
2. Easton, Carol. Straight Ahead: The Story of Stan Kenton. Morrow. 1973. pp. 180-182
3. http://www.bsnpubs.com/fraternity.html Fraternity Album Discography
4. News: Jerri Winters in Le Cafe comeback . 18 August 2023 . The Los Angeles Times . 14 December 1981.