The Jazz Singer: Vocal Improvisations on Famous Jazz Solos by Eddie Jefferson - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Eddie Jefferson, one of the great jazz singers and an important pioneer of vocalese, is heard in peak form on this Evidence CD which reissues an Inner City LP and adds six previously unissued selections to the program. The bulk of the music is from 1959-1961, with Jefferson backed by several horns including trumpeter Howard McGhee and tenor saxophonist James Moody, and sometimes three other vocalists. There are many highlights including Jefferson's original classic versions of "Body and Soul" (a tribute to Coleman Hawkins, the "king of the saxophone") and "So What" (dedicated to Miles Davis), a remake of "Moody's Mood for Love" and vocalese adaptations of a few Lester Young and Charlie Parker solos. Most of the unissued tracks are from these sessions, but there is also "Silly Little Cynthia" from 1964 (a duet with pianist Tommy Tucker) and a meeting with guitarist Louisiana Red on 1965's "Red's New Dream." When one considers that Jefferson otherwise did not record during 1963-1967, it makes those two numbers not only enjoyable but historic. This CD is highly recommended for all jazz collections.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo

1. So What?

by Eddie Jefferson

Primary Artist: Eddie Jefferson; Main Performer
Composer: Miles Davis; Composer

2. Moody's Mood For Love

by Eddie Jefferson

Primary Artist: Eddie Jefferson; Main Performer
Composer: King Pleasure; Composer

3. Sister Sadie

by Eddie Jefferson

Primary Artist: Eddie Jefferson; Main Performer
Composer: Horace Silver; Composer

4. It's Only A Paper Moon

by Eddie Jefferson

Primary Artist: Eddie Jefferson; Main Performer
Composer: Harold Arlen; Composer
Billy Rose: Harold Arlen; Other
E. Y. Harburg: Harold Arlen; Other

5. T.D.'s Boogie Woogie

by Eddie Jefferson

Primary Artist: Eddie Jefferson; Main Performer
Composer: Pine Top Smith; Composer

6. Now Is The Time

by Eddie Jefferson

Primary Artist: Eddie Jefferson; Main Performer
Composer: Charlie Parker; Composer

7. Body & Soul

by Eddie Jefferson

Primary Artist: Eddie Jefferson; Main Performer
Composer: Johnny Green; Composer

8. Workshop

by Eddie Jefferson

Primary Artist: Eddie Jefferson; Main Performer
Composer: Walter Fuller; Composer

9. Sherry

by Eddie Jefferson

Primary Artist: Eddie Jefferson; Main Performer
Composer: Hank Crawford; Composer

10. Baby Girl

by Eddie Jefferson

Primary Artist: Eddie Jefferson; Main Performer
Composer: Eddie Jefferson; Composer

11. Memphis

by Eddie Jefferson

Primary Artist: Eddie Jefferson; Main Performer
Composer: Eddie Jefferson; Composer

12. Honeysuckle Rose

by Eddie Jefferson

Primary Artist: Eddie Jefferson; Main Performer
Composer: Fats Waller; Composer
Andy Razaf: Fats Waller; Other

13. The Preacher

by Eddie Jefferson

Primary Artist: Eddie Jefferson; Main Performer
Composer: Horace Silver; Composer

14. Night Train

by Eddie Jefferson

Primary Artist: Eddie Jefferson; Main Performer
Composer: Jimmy Forrest; Composer

15. N J R

by Eddie Jefferson

Primary Artist: Eddie Jefferson; Main Performer
Composer: James Moody; Composer

16. I've Got The Blues/Lester Leaps In

by Eddie Jefferson

Primary Artist: Eddie Jefferson; Main Performer
Composer: Lester Young; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

16 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

46 minutes and 43 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

4/16 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Bop, Vocal

Label

Inner City

Music Distribution Service

CD Baby

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1995

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

77712010160