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Gives Standing Room Only Performance
 May 23, 2007 - Born Gloria Allyne in 1931, Ms. Gloria Lynne has wowed audiences with her sultry, jazzy sounds
for nearly five decades.
The Harlem, New York native, with silky soulful vibes, graced the stage at The Sidney R. Yates Auditorium at the U.S. Department of the Interior, hosted
by Robyn Holden and Carol Tyson (WPFW's Robyn's Place) for a one-night-only performance that left the crowd wanting more.
Ms. Lynne was accompanied by her four piece band that included bassist Leon Lee Dorsey, drummer Vincent
Ector, guitarist Greg Skaff, and pianist John di Martinio.
Although Ms. Lynne's health had her sitting for most of her evening's performance, she rose to the occasion
just fine while serenading the audience with favorites
like "Joey", "I Could Make You Care", and "Everything Must Change".
Ms. Lynne, a living jazz legend, has performed with the likes of artists such as Ray Charles, and Billy
Eckstine. She won first place for her performance at the famed New York City Apollo Theatre in the early 1950s, which helped launch her singing career.
Her D.C. performance this past week, part of the Southwest Renaissance Development Corporation's Jazz
Night in Southwest, was her most recent since having performed in May, 2005 to a sold-out crowd at U Street's
historic Lincoln Theatre.
Mayor Andrian Fenty awarded the jazz legend with a proclamation, presented by Congressman John Conyers,
stating that May 23rd, 2007 is officially Gloria Lynne Day in the District of Columbia.
Earlier this year, on April 7th, Ms. Lynne received the Living Legend Award and proclamation from the State
of Pennsylvania.
Her new album, 'From My Heart to Yours' is in stores June 26th.
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