Ernestine Allen was a talented jazz and rhythm & blues vocalist active during the mid-20th century. Known for her rich, sultry voice and emotional delivery, she achieved notable success with her 1952 hit "Love for Sale." A contemporary of other significant jazz vocalists like Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday, Allen's music was a blend of classic jazz standards and blues-inflected tunes. Her contribution to the genre, while not as widely recognized, played a role in shaping the sound of female vocalists in jazz and R&B.