Etta Jones was an American jazz singer whose career spanned over half a century, from the 1940s to the early 2000s. Her musical style, primarily rooted in jazz, also incorporated elements of traditional pop and blues. Jones is best known for her signature recording, "Don't Go to Strangers," which earned her a gold record in 1960 and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2008. Her clear, emotive vocal style and unique interpretive abilities made her a significant figure in the jazz genre.