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Information: Scat singer and master of vocalese, Jefferson wrote lyrics to and sang be-bop and post-bop.
Jefferson, Eddie Sites:
Vocalese: Eddie Jefferson Vocalese: Eddie Jefferson: The first vocalese performer to get anywhere at all. His lyrics for "Moody's Mood For Love" became a hit for King Pleasure in 1952, and got the whole vocalese thing moving. (Jefferson, Eddie) http://www.ralf.org/~colomon/vocalese/jefferson.html
CD Review: The Jazz Singer CD Review: The Jazz Singer: "Jefferson's vocal twists and turns will continue to please generations to come. They typify vocal jazz of the Fifties as much as the scat singing of Leo Watson--Jefferson's prime inspiration--typifies the heyday of 52nd Street." (Jefferson, Eddie) http://www.allaboutjazz.com/REVIEWS/r0177_047.htm
The Eddie Jefferson Recordings The Eddie Jefferson Recordings: Jefferson was one of the creators of vocalese, and sang be-bop. Includes discography from 1950 through 1979. (Jefferson, Eddie) http://www.geocities.co.jp/Hollywood-Kouen/5953/eddiejefferson.html
Yahoo! Music Eddie Jefferson Biography Yahoo! Music Eddie Jefferson Biography: Biography and related links. (Jefferson, Eddie) http://musicfinder.yahoo.com/shop?d=hc&id=1800060877&cf=11
Gallery 41 Presents Eddie Jefferson Gallery 41 Presents Eddie Jefferson: Sound bites and brief biography. (Jefferson, Eddie) http://www.gallery41.com/JazzArtists/EddieJefferson.htm