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Rita Reys: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Rita Reys? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Rita Reys (born Maria Everdina Reijs; 21 December 1924 – 28 July 2013) was a jazz singer from the Netherlands. She was promoted as "Europe's First Lady of Jazz".

In the 1980s, Rita returned to the American Songbook, recording albums such as Memories of You with the Lex Jasper orchestra. She died in Breukelen, the Netherlands, on 28 July 2013.

Quick facts about Rita Reys

  • Full name: Rita Reys
  • Born: 1924-12-21
  • Nationality: Kingdom of the Netherlands
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q275258

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Who is Rita Reys?

Rita Reys (born Maria Everdina Reijs; 21 December 1924 – 28 July 2013) was a jazz singer from the Netherlands.

What nationality is Rita Reys?

Rita Reys is Kingdom of the Netherlands.

When was Rita Reys born?

Rita Reys was born on 1924-12-21.

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