Joséphine Baker singing “Sur deux notes“, 1953

From La Baker’s 1953 recording sessions with Jo Bouillon’s orchestra. Baker’s 1953 recording sessions show the almost unbelievable evolution of her voice from the twittery & thin vocals of “J’ai deux amours“ or “Haiti“. Her voice had remained in this state until the late 1940’s, & almost suddenly, perhaps with the aid of vocal coaching from Jo Bouillon, her voice began to deepen & her diction & pitch become more precise. What is more amazing is that Baker recorded her famous 1959 album “The Fabulous J