Eddie Jefferson

vocals, composition · 1918–1979 · Pittsburgh (Pennsylvanie)

Singer from Pittsburgh who wrote lyrics to instrumental solos, including James Moody's. His recordings of "Parker's Mood" and "Filthy McNasty" were hits.

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Styles

• Vocal jazz, scat, vocalese
• Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's)

Landmark tracks

• Body and Soul (Eddie Jefferson) (1968)

Sources

• Source

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