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Born: March 24, 1922 in Oakdale, TN
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's
Died: March 21, 1982 in Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Vocal

Biography:
Along with Eddie Jefferson, King Pleasure was one of the early masters of vocalese -- a style in which lyrics are written and sung to the solos of jazz instrumentalists. Although Pleasure cited Jefferson as his main influence and said that Jefferson ...More >>

Discography: 1962 Mr. Jazz 1960 Golden Days 1955 King Pleasure 1954 Source 1954 Original Moody's Mood More >>

Similar Artists: Eddie Jefferson Babs Gonzales Leon Thomas Joe Lee Wilson Joe Carroll More >>

Influenced By: Lester Young Slim & Slam More >> Followers: Jon Hendricks Joe Lee Wilson Ward Swingle Dee Brown Mark Murphy More >>

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