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King Pleasure - Sings / Annie Ross Sings

King Pleasure - Sings / Annie Ross Sings

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Artist: King Pleasure  / Annie Ross |  Label: OJC 217  |  Format: LP  |  Genre: Jazz | VInyl Condition: 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. Pleasure vocalized 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 Ammons solo and featuring singer Betty Carter), and "Jumpin' With Symphony Sid" (Lester Young). Balancing out the boppish fare, Pleasure also 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 Ross co-headlines this LP, matching Plearues's best 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 


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