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Teri Thornton
Teri Thornton was born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1924. Her father was a minister and her mother a pianist, which gave her early exposure to both gospel and...
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Teri Thornton was born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1924. Her father was a minister and her mother a pianist, which gave her early exposure to both gospel and secular music. She was inspired by vocalists like Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan.
In 1955, she signed with Verve Records and released her debut album. Her version of "It Ain't Necessarily So" from the musical Porgy and Bess became particularly well-known. Some listeners found her phrasing and delivery challenging compared to more traditional interpretations of the song.
She recorded with musicians like Quincy Jones, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington. Her albums included Devil May Care from 1957 and a session with the Oscar Peterson Trio.
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