Jon Hendricks

Jon Hendricks
Born: Sep 16, 1921 in Newark, OH
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Genre: Jazz
Styles: Bop, Vocalese, Mainstream Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Jive, Soul-Jazz, Post-Bop, Hard Bop
Biography: The genius of vocalese, Jon Hendricks' ability to write coherent lyrics to the most complex recorded improvisations is quite notable, as were his contributions to the classic jazz vocal group Lambert, Hendricks and Ross. Hendricks grew up in Toledo, OH, singing on local radio. After a period in the military ...Read full biography
Evolution of the Blues Song
Released: 1960
Label: Columbia Special Products
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Of the many projects Hendricks has been involved in, this is his crowning glory. It toured the country as a stage production, depicting the history of African-American roots music, from spirituals and ...Read full review
Jon Hendricks
Label: Enja
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More Jon Hendricks albums: Main Albums (14), DVD/Video (1)
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