RIP: 'The Godfather of Vocalese,' Jon Hendricks Dies
The well-known American jazz singer and lyricist who's been designated, in his 96 years of life, with various titles like "Poet Laureate of Jazz" by Leonard Feather, "James Joyce of Jive" by Time or "The Godfather of Vocalese" by Kurt Elling, has died. The reason behind is still not known. Aria Hendricks, daughter of the singer, has confirmed the sad news to The Guardian.Born in Newark, Ohio, Jon Hendricks at t…
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