Satin Doll. A song Phyllis sang during her audition for Sophisticated Ladies. She wanted to perform it in the show, but it was given to Gregory Hines. | Phyllis Hyman

🎥The Kill Reflex. Phyllis was sultry and alluring. She was giving her authentic self in these scenes in "The Kill Reflex." | Phyllis Hyman

Phyllis's entree into the world of radio began with her long-standing friendship with Maye Hampton James-Holler, who took Phyllis's 1976 song, "Baby", to radio. Maye was the VP of promotions at Desert Moon/Roadshow Records - the first label to sign Phyllis. Sadly, Maye passed away earlier this month. Thank you, Maye, for all you did for Phyllis. Sweet rest. 💐 Phyllis's photo is a promotional picture from Roadshow Records. Maye's photo credit the Legacy website. | Phyllis Hyman

Photos and a live performance clip of Phyllis at the Martin Luther King: A Celebration Of Life special, 1984. | Phyllis Hyman

3x Tony Award-winner Hinton Battle shared the Broadway stage with Phyllis in Sophisticated Ladies. He was in awe of her! RIP Hinton❤️ This audio is from a 2018 interview, "It's never too late an intimate conversation with Hinton Battle", Big Meach, YouTube Photo credit: Hakim Mutlaq | Phyllis Hyman

Sinbad's Phyllis story. Phyllis was crazy, but Sinbad was even crazier😂 Video cr: The World According To Sinbad | Jul 1, 2020 | YouTube | Phyllis Hyman

"And That Would Be," written by Phyllis and her then-husband, Larry Alexander. From her 1998 posthumous release, "Remembered," featuring The Committee. | Phyllis Hyman

Phyllis was proud of her work in the film The Kill Reflex. It was her first speaking role, and she gave what the role had supposed to had gave. Thank you, Fred "The Hammer" Williamson, for giving her the opportunity. #suicidepreventionmonth | Phyllis Hyman

Satin Doll She sang this song, the only Ellington song she knew, as part of her audition for Sophisticated Ladies. This audio is from a 1991 live performance in NYC. | Phyllis Hyman