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Eddie Jefferson

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Also known as Edgar Jefferson

American singer

Person · Open Library

Born
May 20, 1911
Died
December 24, 1986
Works
93

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Group
Country
US
Active from
1965
Active to
1973

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
31,262
Total plays
143,526

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Eddie Jefferson (3 August 1918 - 9 May 1979) was a jazz vocalist and the founder of vocalese, where a singer sings words to a famous instrumental solo. His best known composition is "Moody's Mood for Love" though it was recorded first by King Pleasure, who cites Jefferson as an influence. His songs "Parker's Mood" and "Filthy McNasty" were also hits. Jefferson's last recorded performance was at the Joe Segal's Jazz Showcase in Chicago. His band at that performance was Richie Cole (alto sax) <a h

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