Eddie Jefferson
Genres:
Jazz, Vocal
Meta styles:
Big Band/Swing, Bop, Hard Bop, New Orleans/Classic Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Vocalese
Styles:
Bop, Jive, Mainstream Jazz, Standards

Eddie Jefferson (3 August 1918 - 9 May 1979) was a jazz vocalist and the founder of vocalese, where a singer sings words to a famous instrumental solo. His best known composition is "Moody's Mood for Love" though it was recorded first by King Pleasure, who cites Jefferson as an influence. His songs "Parker's Mood" and "Filthy McNasty" were also hits. Jefferson's last recorded performance was at the Joe Segal's Jazz Showcase in Chicago. His band at that performance was Richie Cole (alto sax), John Campbell (piano), Kelly Sill (bass) and Joel Spencer (drums).

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The Main Man

The Main Man

Year:
2008
Tracks:
9
Bitrate:
182 kbps
Body And Soul (Reissued 1989)

Body And Soul (Reissued 1989)

Year:
1968
Tracks:
10
Bitrate:
320 kbps
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