Joyce Collins

Joyce Collins (May 5, 1930 – January 3, 2010) was an American jazz pianist, singer and educator.

Life and career Collins was born in Battle Mountain, Nevada, United States. She began playing piano professionally at the age of 15 while still attending Reno High School in Nevada.

She has performed solo, in duos and trios, and played in Bill Berry's Big Band setting. Her debut album was issued in 1961, but her next recording, Moment To Moment, was only released in 1981.

Joyce Collins died on January 3, 2010, at the age of 79.

Discography Girl Here Plays Mean Piano (Jazzland, 1960) Moment to Moment (Discovery, 1981) Sweet Madness (Audiophile, 1990) Embraces the Heart of Brazil (Audiophile, 2005)

With Bill Henderson Live at the Times (Discovery, 1975) Joey Revisited (Monad, 1976) Street of Dreams (Discovery, 1979) Something's Gotta Give (Discovery, 1979) A Tribute to Johnny Mercer (Discovery, 1981)

With Paul Horn Paul Horn and the Concert Ensemble (Ovation, 1969)