King Pleasure

King Pleasure
Along with Eddie Jefferson, King Pleasure was one of the early masters of vocalese -- a style in which lyrics are written and sung to the solos of jazz instrumentalists. Although Pleasure cited Jefferson as his main influence and said that Jefferson was embracing vocalese before him, Pleasure's sax-like phrasing and scat singing proved equally influential. The charismatic improviser (who recorded for Prestige, Aladdin, Jubilee, HiFi Jazz, and United Artists) is best known for his 1952 hit...
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King Pleasure Moody's Mood for Love [Blue Note]
Moody's Mood for Love [Blue Note] - King Pleasure
By: King Pleasure
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Listen to Songs by King Pleasure [1] Swan Blues, Jazz Jump, Old Black Magis (Diaper Pin)
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King Pleasure Mr. Jazz
Mr. Jazz - King Pleasure
By: King Pleasure
Credited Role:Main Performer
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