Tribute Mondays: Jon Hendricks

John Carl Hendricks (September 16, 1921 – November 22, 2017)

Jazz Lyricist and Singer, Jon Hendricks, was one of the originators of Vocalese (adding lyrics to existing instrumental songs and replacing many instruments with Vocalist). He was also regarded for his Scat Singing prowess. He began his career at age 7 in the 1920's and continued until his death at age 96 in 2017. He taught at the University of Toledo and crafted many Vocalese lyrics that was much revered. Thanks for contribution Mr. Hendricks, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a nice Monday: Music in the air and Sing A Song of Basie (full Album)

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Hendricks

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/253478-Jon-Hendricks

Background information
Birth name	John Carl Hendricks
Born	September 16, 1921 Newark, Ohio, United States
Died	November 22, 2017(aged 96) Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Singer, lyricist
Years active	1957–2017
Associated acts	Lambert, Hendricks & Ross