Oh Yes, I Remember Clifford

The Manhattan Transfer · 1985 · Ballade de Benny Golson, paroles de Hendricks

Context

Lyrics by Jon Hendricks to Benny Golson's ballad, whose title evokes Clifford Brown, sung in four voices on Vocalese (1985). The piece continues the vocalese tradition, which sets lyrics to instrumental solos.

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)
• Another Night in Tunisia (1985)
• Sing Joy Spring (1985)

Sources

• EN: Vocalese (album)

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