name

Eddie Jefferson, Vocal

dates

b. August 03, 1918; d. May 09, 1979

birth place

Pittsburgh, PA

description

Achieved success as vocalese singer, particularly by vocalizing Coleman Hawkins renowned "Body & Soul" solo and turning James Moody's "I'm In the Mood for Love" solo as "Moody's Mood for Love."

hot disc

The Jazz Singer

more info

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Jefferson