name

Eddie Jefferson, Vocal

dates

1918-1979

birth place

Pittsburgh

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://www.aaregistry.com/african_american_history/1057/Eddie_Jefferson_sang_early_vocalese