Ethel Penny Goodwin[1] is an American R&B/soul artist born on June 3rd, 1939 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Early life and career

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Goodwin grew up on Walnut Street in Milwaukee's Bronzeville neighborhood. During her youth, she sang at church with American singer Al Jarreau. She later began performing at weddings, clubs, talent competitions, and bar mitzvahs[2]

Career

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Goodwin's first album, Portrait of a Gemini, was released in 1974. She would later go on to perform at the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City in 1989. Goodwin was most popular in Milwaukee's jazz scene during the 1970s and '80s. She is also known to have performed in France, Italy and Japan.

Personal life

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Goodwin worked in the Milwaukee Public Schools system from 1990 to 2012. She earned a master's degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in 2006.

Discography

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References

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  1. "Penny Goodwin". Milwaukee Jazz Insti. Retrieved 2026-02-12.
  2. "Penny Goodwin, by Penny Goodwin". Athens Of The North. Retrieved 2026-02-12.