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A ballad and blues singer with small recordings, Speed was overshadowed by Sinatra, but rivaled Johnny Desmond, Chet Baker, and Bobby Darin.

b. c. 1927, USA, d. 1979, USA. Hardly any is known concerning this vocalist whose interesting vocal sound enticed the interest of trumpeter Chet Baker. Speed was brought in to the documenting studio room in the past due 50s to record with Baker’s quintet, including flautist Herbie Mann, pianist Joe …