Sallie Blair

American sultry jazz singer from the 1950's-60's. Born April 27, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Died February 17, 1992 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Married to pianist René DeKnight (1963-, divorce). Blair got her start with Johnny Otis, who featured her in his band. She went on to sing with aggregations of Illinois Jacquet and Duke Ellington.