JOURNAL ARTICLE

Why Lee Wiley? The singer you need to hear now.

  • Published In: American Scholar, 2026, v. 95, n. 2. P. 8 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: LEHMAN, DAVID 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Lee Wiley, a pioneering American nightclub and jazz singer known for her intimate, sensual voice and emotional delivery. Born around 1908 in Oklahoma, Wiley gained recognition for her concept albums dedicated to individual songwriters and her collaborations with notable musicians such as Max Kaminsky, Fats Waller, and Bunny Berigan. Despite personal challenges, including temporary blindness and tuberculosis, she maintained a significant influence on jazz vocalists and was admired by contemporaries like Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong. Wiley’s legacy includes her 1950 album *Night in Manhattan* and her induction into the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame in 2000. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:American Scholar. 2026/04, Vol. 95, Issue 2, p8
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Music
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0003-0937
  • Accession Number:191623859
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