Joan Morris, born in 1943 in Portland, Oregon, is an American mezzo-soprano and
cabaret singer. Her musical journey began with a focus on older popular songs
from the early 20th century, extending to contemporary cabaret and songs dating
back to the 1860s. Morris' career took off when she partnered with
composer/pianist William Bolcom, her husband. Their collaborative recordings for
labels such as Nonesuch, RCA, Columbia, and Arabesque include works by notable
songwriters like Kern, Gershwin, Porter, and Rodgers and Hart. Notable albums
from their extensive discography are After ...