Eddie Jefferson - "Moody's Mood" Live
Eddie Jefferson - "Moody's Mood" Live
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Remembering one of the innovators of vocalese (a musical style in which lyrics are set to an instrumental composition or solo), Eddie Jefferson on his birthday (August 3, 1918). He wrote the lyrics to "Moody's Mood For Love" which were inspired by a #JamesMoody solo. The Manhattan Transfer honored Jefferson along with Coleman Hawkins on the album 'Extensions.'
This video is from Jefferson's last recorded performance from the Jazz Showcase in Chicago on May 6, 1979 with his pal, #RichieCole on alto. The performance was part of a tour that Jefferson and Cole led together. Their opening night in Detroit, Michigan, was at Baker's Keyboard Lounge. Upon leaving the club after opening night, Jefferson was shot by a disgruntled dancer.
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Ralph Hendrix
One of my favorite love songs; especially King Pleasure’s version which Frankie Crocker used to close his radio show on WBLS In the 1970s. I had both versions on vinyl. 
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