Teri Thornton

1934–2000 (age 66)

Jazz singer

Biography

Teri Thornton, born in 1934, was a gifted jazz singer whose voice carried both power and tenderness, winning acclaim from audiences and fellow musicians alike.

She shared her artistry generously, nurturing younger talents and leaving a melodic legacy honored still at Detroit Memorial Park East.

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