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Eddie Jefferson (August 3, 1918 – May 9, 1979) was an American jazz vocalist and lyricist. He is credited as an innovator of vocalese, a musical style in which lyrics are set to an instrumental composition or solo. Jefferson himself claims that his main influence was Leo Watson.
May 10, 1979 · DETROIT, May 9 (AP) — Eddie Jefferson, the vocalist regarded by critics as one of the great innovators of modern jazz, was shot to death early today as he left a popular nightclub where he had ...
Eddie Jefferson: “The Main Man” (Inner City 1033) By Thomas Cunniffe. One night in early 1976, alto saxophonist Richie Cole and vocalist Eddie Jefferson were both hired as subs for the same New York City gig. Despite a 30-year age difference, Cole and Jefferson found a deep musical chemistry. Cole had been a member of Buddy Rich ’s big ...
Dec 9, 2017 · Vocals – Eddie Jefferson....Tenor Saxophone, Flute – James Moody....Trumpet – Dave Burns....Bass – Steve Davis....Drums – Bill English....Piano – Barry ...
May 9, 2019 · Eddie Jefferson - Live from the Jazz Showcase starring Richie Cole ................................................. Eddie Jefferson (August 3, 1918 – May 9, 1979) was a jazz vocalist and...
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Jul 28, 2011 · Jazz musician Eddie Jefferson's bio, concert & touring information, albums, reviews, videos, photos and more.
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