Another Night in Tunisia

The Manhattan Transfer · 1985 · Vocalese de A Night in Tunisia, avec Bobby McFerrin et Jon Hendricks

Context

Vocal adaptation of Dizzy Gillespie's theme, with Bobby McFerrin (vocal bass, vocal percussion and arrangements) and Jon Hendricks as guests. It won Grammys for vocal arrangement (Cheryl Bentyne and McFerrin) and for male performance (McFerrin and Hendricks).

In the genealogy of jazz

This track belongs to Vocal jazz, scat, vocalese. Among the origins and influences of Vocal jazz, scat, vocalese: Classic blues (women singers), Swing, big bands, Bebop (Minton's, Monroe's).

By the same artist

• That's Killer Joe (1985)
• Oh Yes, I Remember Clifford (1985)
• Sing Joy Spring (1985)

Sources

• EN: Vocalese (album)

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