Vocalese: Lambert, Hendricks and Ross
Biography, links and discography.
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Lambert, Hendricks and Ross
Certainly one of the premier jazz vocal acts of all time, Lambert, Hendricks & Ross revolutionized vocal music during the late '50s and early '60s by turning away from the increasingly crossover slant of the pop world to embrace the sheer musicianship inherent in vocal jazz. Applying the concepts of bop harmonies to swinging vocal music, the trio transformed dozens of instrumental jazz classics into their own songs, taking scat solos and trading off licks and riffs in precisely the same fashion of their favorite improvising musicians.
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Vocalese: Lambert, Hendricks & Bavan
After Annie Ross left LHR, Yolande Bavan joined the group, hence the name change.
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Hendricks and Ross Sing the LHR Songbook
Concert Review of Jon Hendricks and Annie Ross Sing The Lambert, Hendricks & Ross Songbook. Orchestra Hall, Detroit, MI October 19th, 2000
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Sing Along With Basie (Audio CD),02 January, 2003
List price $38.99
Little known Basie gems! / 5
Though I prefer the Basie band of the 30's, this is an awesome collection of later work from the 60's, enhanced by kickin' arrangements by Neal Hefti. Hefti is better known for working with Sinatra in the 50's, but I feel his work with Basie is more innovative and vibrant than his collaboration with Frank. Another plus is the sound quality on this disc, which greatly surpases anything Basie recorded in the Depression. Those Japanese engineers really know how to release rare gems. You can really hear the brass section, especially when you pump up the volume, and how can you not do that considering this is the inimitable Basie? The trumpet solos really soar and Basie's distinctive one-fingered approach to the piano is highlighted by the mixing here. My two favorite tracks have got to be the fantastic Swinging the Blues, closely followed by Jumpin' at the Woodside, in a kickin' arrangement. Again, the arrangements on these tracks is first rate and the sound quality is awesome. I prefer the Basie band in a live setting, when they would always pull out the stops and just swing it to the ceiling. Check out Basie at the Sands for an example of his band in a live forum. Otherwise, this disc is stellar all the way!
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Lambert, Hendricks, and Ross | Sing A Song of Basie
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