Chris Connor was an American jazz singer recognized for her cool but emotive style. Influenced heavily by the "cool jazz" era of the 1950s, her distinctive, smoky voice and precise phrasing set her apart from other singers of the period. She is best known for her work with the Stan Kenton Orchestra, which catapulted her into fame, and her renditions of songs like "All About Ronnie" and "I Miss You So". Connor's influence persists in the jazz genre, particularly in the area of cool jazz vocal styling.