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Doris Long

Doris has been making music from the time that she could speak. As a child she taught herself to sing by listening to Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Peggy Lee. Throughout her youth she dreamed of a career, but held off fulfilling her ambition until she had raised three sons. In 1963, piano player Saul Lucas invited her to sit in with him on weekends, opening the door to a singing career that continues to this day. Doris has sung with the best musicians on Cleveland’s jazz scene, including the renowned pianist “Ace” Carter after he retired from the Count Basie Orchestra. She has also performed with Hank Geer at Sammy’s, Skeets Ross, Buddy Griebel, Pete Selvaggio and Buddy Sullivan to name a few

Long Overdue

By Doris Long

Label: Unknown label
Released: 2012

Long Overdue By Doris Long Debuts At Age 83!

September 7, 2012

You need to know about jazz singer Doris Long, who is an 83 years young, talented and elegant lady. Long released her debut CD “Long Overdue" in May 2012. The project was financed by fans, friends, family and local musicians. It is a 17 song collection of American Songbook standards that features Long on vocals, Joe ...