Bob Dorough

Bob Dorough
Although neglected and underexposed most of his life, Bob Dorough is an adventurous, risk-taking master of vocalese (the process of writing and singing lyrics to instrumental jazz solos) and scat singing who has directly or indirectly influenced Mark Murphy, Michael Franks, Mose Allison, and Kurt Elling. The Arkansas native started out on piano in the 1940s, then took up singing in the early '50s (when he played for boxer Sugar Ray Robinson, an entertainer at the time). From 1954-1955, Dorough...
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Bob Dorough & Dave Frishberg Who's on First
Who's on First - Bob Dorough & Dave Frishberg
By: Bob Dorough & Dave Frishberg
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Listen to Songs by Dorough, Bob Rockin' In Rhythm, Who's On First?, Lookin' Good
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Bob Dorough Yardbird Suite
Yardbird Suite - Bob Dorough
By: Bob Dorough
Credited Role:Main Performer
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