King Pleasure Sings/Annie Ross Sings

by King Pleasure, Annie Ross

Overview

The brief life span of classic jazz vocalese singing found its first inspiration in these King Pleasure sides. Pleasure vocalized many bebop solos by the likes of James Moody, Charlie Parker, and Lester Young, often adding his own hip and witty lyrics to the mix. Initially issued on his debut, Moody's Mood for Love, the first eight sides here include solid senders like "Parker's Mood," "Red Top" (based on a Gene Ammons solo and featuring singer Betty Carter), and "Jumpin' With Symphony Sid" (Lester Young). Balancing out the boppish fare, Pleasure also delivers ballads like "This Is Always" (featuring the Dave Lambert Singers) and his own composition, "Don't Be Scared" (up-and-coming vocalese star Jon Hendriks guests). Future Hendriks cohort Annie Ross co-headlines this LP, matching Pleasure's best with hits like "Twisted" (Wardell Gray) and "Farmer's Market" (Art Farmer). Her wordless scat feature, "Annie's Lament," is a highlight as well. A must for bop and vocal jazz fans. ~ Stephen Cook

Product Details

Release Date:	09/25/2015
Label:	Fantasy
UPC:	0888072370319

Tracks

1. Red Top
2. Jumpin' With Symphony Sid
3. Sometimes I'm Happy
4. This Is Always
5. What Can I Say (After I Say I'm Sorry)
6. Don't Get Scared
7. Parker's Mood
8. I'm Gone
9. Twisted
10. Farmer's Market
11. The Time Was Right
12. Annie's Lament

Album Credits

Performance Credits

King Pleasure   Primary Artist,Vocals
Annie Ross   Primary Artist,Vocals
Jon Hendricks   Guest Artist,Vocals,Choir/Chorus
Eddie Jefferson   Guest Artist,Vocals,Choir/Chorus
Art Blakey   Guest Artist,Drums
Blossom Dearie   Guest Artist,Vocals
Kenny Clarke   Guest Artist,Drums
Percy Heath   Guest Artist,Bass
John Lewis   Guest Artist,Piano
Betty Carter   Guest Artist,Vocals
Leonard Gaskin   Bass
Paul Chambers   Bass
Ed Lewis   Trumpet
Roger "Ram" Ramirez   Organ
Jimmy Jones   Piano
Peck Morrison   Bass
Ram Ramirez   Organ
J. Alan Johnson   Trombone
Teacho Wiltshire   Piano
Lem Davis   Sax (Alto)
Merrill Stepter   Trumpet
Eddie Lewis   Trumpet
John Richard Lewis   Piano
Dave Lambert & His Singers   Vocals
Charles Ferguson   Sax (Tenor)
Edwin Swanston   Piano
Joe Harris   Drums
J.J. Johnson   Trombone
Herb Lovelle   Drums
Edward Lewis   Trumpet
Lester Young   Sax (Tenor)
Lucky Thompson   Sax (Alto),Sax (Tenor)
Kai Winding   Trombone
Quincy Jones   Director,Orchestra Director
The Three Riffs   Vocals,Choir/Chorus
Teddy Lee   Drums
Dave Lambert   Vocals,Choir/Chorus
Ray Abrams   Sax (Tenor)
George Wallington   Piano
Cecil Payne   Sax (Baritone)
Danny Bank   Sax (Baritone)

Technical Credits

Jimmy McGriff   Composer
Bob Weinstock   Supervisor
King Pleasure   Composer,Performer
Charlie Parker   Composer
Wardell Gray   Composer
Leonard Lee   Composer
Jimmy McHugh   Composer
Irving Caesar   Composer
Dorothy Fields   Composer
Mack Gordon   Composer
Lionel Hampton   Composer
Harry Warren   Composer
Ira Gitler   Supervisor,Liner Notes
Clifford Grey   Composer
Gene Ammons   Composer
Ben Kynard   Composer
Walter Donaldson   Composer
Esmond Edwards   Cover Photo,Photography
Leonard Feather   Composer
Joe Tarantino   Remastering,Digital Remastering
Lester Young   Composer
Quincy Jones   Arranger,Composer
Art Farmer   Composer
Dave Bartholomew   Composer
Abe Lyman   Composer
Annie Ross   Composer,Performer
Vincent Youmans   Composer
Stan Getz   Composer