This versatile interpreter of American popular styles left her imprint on jazz, R&B, and blues singing. Washington's crisp, swinging approach to each and every lyric was matched by her unparalleled grace when indulging in melismatic flourishes between the lines of a song. After working in Lionel Hampton's band, Washington later branched out to perform covers in a variety of genres, which she always made her own. From sessions with jazz greats to popular hits, get to know some of the greatest performances by this blues titan.