American jazz singer (well known for his vocalese singing and word play, even inventing his own language called Vout), songwriter, pianist, and guitarist. His daughter, Janis Hunter, is the ex-wife of Marvin Gaye and the mother of actress and singer Nona Gaye.
b. January 9, 1911 (Detroit, MI, USA)
d. February 26, 1991 (London, England)
