Kittie Doswell

Kittie Doswell (April 14, 1939 – May 1, 2011) was an American R&B, soul and jazz vocalist from Houston, Texas, United States,[1] who later in life began a public service career.

Doswell made a handful of notable, highly collectible records in the 1960s and 1970s, and was at one time working in both Los Angeles and New York.

In New York she recorded twice for The Night Blooming Jazzmen in 1971 and 1972, and worked with Leonard Feather, Blue Mitchell, Ernie Watts, Fred Robinson, Chino Valdes, Paul Humphries, Max Bennett, and Al McKibbon.

Doswell later began a career with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1985, serving as a seafood inspector in FDA's Los Angeles District, San Pedro, California.

In addition, she was active in the LGBT community, promoting awareness and participating in numerous fundraisers and publicity campaigns.