Blossom Dearie

Blossom Dearie
Dearie in 1957
Background information
Birth nameMargrethe Blossom Dearie
Born(1924-04-28)April 28, 1924
East Durham, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 7, 2009(2009-02-07) (aged 84)
New York City, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
Years active1952–2006
Labels
Formerly of
Spouse
(m. 1954; div. 1957)

Margrethe Blossom Dearie (April 28, 1924 – February 7, 2009) was an American jazz singer and pianist. She had a recognizably light and girlish voice. Dearie performed regular engagements in London and New York City over many years and collaborated with many musicians, including Johnny Mercer, Miles Davis, Jack Segal, Johnny Mandel, Duncan Lamont, Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg, and Jay Berliner.