Jon Lucien | Jazz singer, 65
Singer Jon Lucien, 65, whose deep baritone and soulful love songs made him a respected jazz artist for more than 35 years, has died.
Singer Jon Lucien, 65, whose deep baritone and soulful love songs made him a respected jazz artist for more than 35 years, has died.
Mr. Lucien died Saturday of respiratory complications after surgery, said his wife, Delesa, in Poinciana, Fla.
His 1970 RCA album, I Am Now, launched a recording career that earned him a loyal following, though his hard-to-categorize style never lead to breakout success.
Among his songs were "Rashida," "Lady Love," "Dindi," "You Don't Need Me," "Hello Like Before" and "Sweet Control." His recordings of "Rashida" and "Lady Love" garnered Grammy nominations for arranger Dave Grusin in 1974.
Mr. Lucien's 17-year-old daughter, Dalila, was among the 230 people killed in the crash of TWA Flight 800 off Long Island in July 1996. He sought solace in the studio and recorded the album Endless Is Love, released in 1997. - AP