Jon Hendricks
USA
Born: 16 September 1921
Years Active: 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 2000
Styles: Bop, Vocalese, Vocal Jazz, Mainstream Jazz, New Orleans/Classic Jazz, Vocal/Standards, Soul Jazz, Hard Bop, Soul Jazz/Groove, Post-Bop, Modal Music, Jive, Big Band/Swing
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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 (1942-1946), he studied law but eventually switched to jazz. He spent a period of time playing drums before becoming active as a lyricist and vocalist. In 1952, his "I Want You to Be My Baby" was recorded by Louis Jordan. In 1957, Hendricks ...
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