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King Pleasure first gained attention by singing the Eddie Jefferson vocalese classic "Moody's Mood For Love", based on a 1949 James Moody saxophone solo to "I'm In The Mood For Love". Pleasure's 1952 recording, his first after signing a contract with the Prestige label, is considered a jazz classic; the female vocalist featured is ...
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Taking Eddie Jefferson’s lead, King Pleasure developed his own style and material in the idiom. Noteworthy is the participation of Jon Hendricks as singer and co-lyricist on "Don’t Get Scared," Pleasure’s version of a Swedish recording by Stan Getz.
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Tracklist:King Pleasure Sings01 Red Top 0:00 02 Jumpin' With Symphony Sid 3:17 03 Sometimes I'm Happy 5:54 04 This Is Always 8:54 05 What Can I Say (After...
King Pleasure, along with Eddie Jefferson was one of the first masters vocalese. This is a style where lyrics are written and sung in harmony to the solos by jazz instrumentalists. Pleasure said Jefferson was his greatest influence, but Pleasure’s sax-like style and scat singing were equally influential.
Separate from the group, Ross made time to record 1958's Annie Ross Sings a Song with Mulligan! featuring Gerry Mulligan on saxophone and Chet Baker on trumpet.
