Jon Hendricks
Jon Hendricks
Top Songs
| 1 | Little Paper Ball [Bolinha De Papel] | ||
| 2 | Cloudburst | ||
| 3 | Going Home | ||
| 4 | I'll Die Happy [2006 Digital Remaster] | ||
| 5 | That's Enough |
Albums
Aug 2023 • 7 songs
Feb 2023 • 5 songs
Feb 2023 • 3 songs
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Biography
The genius of vocalese, Jon Hendricks' ability to write coherent lyrics to the most complex recorded improvisations was quite notable, as were his contributions to the classic jazz vocal group Lambert, Hendricks & Ross. Hendricks grew up in Toledo, Ohio, singing on local radio. After a period in the military (1942-1946), he studied law but eventually switched to jazz. He spent a period of time playing drums before becoming active as a lyricist and vocalist. In 1952, his "I Want You to Be My Baby" was recorded by Louis Jordan. In 1957, Hendricks made his recording debut, cuttin...