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Little Esther Phillips (Esther Mae Jones) was born on 23 December, 1935 in Galveston, TX, is an American singer. Discover Little Esther Phillips's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? Also learn how She earned most of Little Esther Phillips networth?
Popular As |
Esther Mae Jones |
Occupation |
soundtrack,composer |
Age |
49 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
Born |
23 December, 1935 |
Birthday |
23 December |
Birthplace |
Galveston, Texas, US |
Date of death |
August 7, 1984 |
Died Place |
Carson, California, US |
Nationality |
United States |
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She is a member of famous Soundtrack with the age 49 years old group.
Little Esther Phillips Height, Weight & Measurements
At 49 years old, Little Esther Phillips height not available right now. We will update Little Esther Phillips's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Little Esther Phillips's Husband?
Her husband is C.B. Atkins (4 July 1979 - 7 August 1984) ( her death)
Family |
Parents |
Not Available |
Husband |
C.B. Atkins (4 July 1979 - 7 August 1984) ( her death) |
Sibling |
Not Available |
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Little Esther Phillips Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Little Esther Phillips worth at the age of 49 years old? Little Esther Phillips’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. She is from United States. We have estimated
Little Esther Phillips's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
House |
Not Available |
Cars |
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Source of Income |
Soundtrack |
Little Esther Phillips Social Network
Timeline
Soon restless, Esther left Kudu records for another label in 1977, but was never able to duplicate her success. Depression and insecurity again hounded her and she again turned to heroin, and this time alcohol. She released a few records on small independent labels with little success or notice.
In 1975, she scored her biggest hit single since her early days with Johnny Otis with the early disco track 'What A Diff'rence A Day Makes,' a remake of a Dinah Washington standard.
In 1971 jazz maestro Creed Taylor signed her to his Kudu label, and this is where Esther's best work can be found. Soon she was singing in high-profile venues along with big-name talent, and international jazz festivals.
They dropped her in 1967, and her drug dependency deepened. After a stint in a rehab hospital, Atlantic re-signed Esther, and soon released a live album consider to be among her best. The label attempted to squeeze Esther into a pop singer mold, but she wasn't comfortable in the role, so again they cut her free from her contract.
In 1962, she renamed herself Esther Phillips, choosing her last name from a nearby Phillips gas station.
One of the premiere r&b vocalists of the 1950s through the 1980s, 'Little Esther' Phillips possessed both great talent and even greater demons. When she was an adolescent, her parents divorced, and she was forced to divide her time between her father in Houston and her mother in the Watts area of Los Angeles. Although she was brought up singing in church, she was hesitant to enter a talent contest at a local blues club, but her sister insisted and Esther complied. The young dynamo wowed the club owner, bluesman Johnny Otis, and he immediately signed her to his roster of performers. Esther would record on Otis's record label, and perform in his revue. Otis gave her the moniker 'Little Esther' that would follow her throughout her career. Esther Phillips' voice had a unique nasal sound that delighted audiences with its distinct phrasing and exacting diction.
She scored many r&b hits in the early 1950s, but soon became disillusioned with Johnny Otis, finally walking out when her refused her request for a salary increase. Through the remainder of the decade, Esther recorded for various record companies without success. She returned to Houston to live with her father at this time, and to deal with the greatest challenge in her young life -- her drug dependency. Apparently, the stress of life on the road with hardened blues performers, and her insecurities had led her to indulge in heroin as an escape. After rebounding from her dark days, Esther worked small nightclubs in the southwest, and was spotted by rising star Kenny Rogers, who loved her sound. He arranged a recording contract for her, and she released a hit country and western album. She dropped the adjective 'Little' from her name then. Soon after she signed with Atlantic records and released a series of records with only modest success.
In 1949 she caught the attention of bluesman Johnny Otis in a talent contest in his L.A. nightclub, and soon she was in his revue.