Jazz Greats: Eddie Jefferson

Eddie Jefferson (August 3, 1918 – May 9, 1979)

Jazz Vocalist and Lyricist, Eddie Jefferson, was an innovator of the Vocalese style of music (lyrics are set to an instrumental composition or solo) and scored hits using this style of music. He was shot and killed in 1979 at aged 60 years old. Please take a listen here and have a joyous Saturday: Parker's Mood, Filthy McNasty, Moody's Mood for love and So what

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Jefferson

Background information
Born	August 3, 1918 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	May 9, 1979(aged 60) Detroit, Michigan
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Associated acts	Richie Cole