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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.
Jefferson had recorded Eddie Harris’ “Freedom Jazz Dance” with organist Mickey Tucker in 1974, but again the combination of Hampton’s arrangement, the outstanding horn soloists (Sullivan and Cook) and the dynamic rhythm section inspire Jefferson to a spirited and definitive performance.
10 de may. de 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...
28 de jul. de 2011 · Eddie Jefferson, who worked with Richie Cole in the late 1970s, was having a revival of his career when he was shot to death in 1979 outside of a Detroit club. Tags. Eddie Jefferson Vocalist. Photos. Music. Recent Releases. Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson. Vocal Ease. Repertoire Records. 1999. The Live-Liest. Repertoire Records. 1979.
Eddie Jefferson (1915-1979) un ex-bailarín de claqué y cantante, tuvo la idea un día de 1952, de poner letra a la bella y extraordinaria improvisación que el saxofonista, James Moody, había realizado a la balada «I’m in The Mood For Love» con músicos suecos en 1949.
Eddie Jefferson (born 3 August 1918 in Pittsburgh, died 9 May 1979 in Detroit) was a celebrated jazz vocalist and lyricist. He is credited with having invented 'vocalese', a musical style in which lyrics are set to an instrumental composition or solo.
Classic Arts Features Eddie Jefferson Remembered A reflection on the life and music of the founder of Vocalese, who will be celebrated in a special jazz at Lincoln Center program Nov. 9-10.
