King Pleasure
American jazz vocalist and early master of vocalese.
King Pleasure was an American jazz vocalist and an early master of vocalese, a style that sets lyrics to instrumental compositions or solos. Born Clarence Beeks in Oakdale, Tennessee, he moved to New York City in the mid-1940s and first gained attention singing Eddie Jefferson's vocalese classic "Moody's Mood for Love."
Quick Facts
- Birth name
- Clarence Beeks
- Born
- 24 March 1922
- Birthplace
- Oakdale, Tennessee, U.S.
- Origin
- New York City, U.S.
- Died
- 21 March 1981
- Genre
- Jazz
- Occupation
- Vocalist
- Label
- Prestige
- Jubilee
- Aladdin
- United Artists
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Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was King Pleasure born?
King Pleasure was born on 24 March 1922 in Oakdale, Tennessee, U.S.
When did King Pleasure die?
King Pleasure died on 21 March 1981.
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