King Pleasure – Sings / Annie Ross Sings

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Artist: King Pleasure / Annie Ross |Label:OJC 217 |Format: LP |Genre: Jazz | VInylCondition:New | Jacket Condition: Sealed

King Pleasure / Annie Ross
King Pleasure Sings / Annie Ross Sings
OJC 237

The brief life span of classic jazz vocalese singing found its first inspiration in these King Pleasure sides. Pleasurevocalized many bebop solos by the likes of James Moody, Charlie Parker, and Lester Young,often adding his own hip and witty lyrics to the mix. Initially issued on his debut, Moody’s Mood for Love, the first eight sides here include solid senders like “Parker’s Mood,” “Red Top” (based on a Gene Ammonssolo and featuring singer Betty Carter),and “Jumpin’ With Symphony Sid” (Lester Young). Balancing out the boppish fare, Pleasurealso delivers ballads like “This Is Always” (featuring the Dave Lambert Singers) and his own composition, “Don’t Be Scared” (up-and-coming vocalese star Jon Hendriks guests). Future Hendriks cohort Anniew Rossco-headlines this LP, matching Plearues’sbest with hits like “Twisted” (Wardell Gray) and “Farmer’s Market” (Art Farmer). Her wordless scat feature, “Annie’s Lament,” is a highlight as well. A must for bop and vocal jazz fans.Features John Lewis, Art Blakey, Lucky Thompson, Kenny Clarke and others in various combinations

Pleasure sings:
Red Top
Jumpin’ with Symphony Sid
Sometimes I’m Happy
This is Always
What Can I Say Dear?
Don’t get Scared
Parker’s Mood
I’m Gone
Ross sings:
Twisted
Farmer’s Market
The Time Was Right
Annie’s Lament

NEW SEALED re-issue LP