Vocalese singers
18 entries in the Vocalese Singers compendium.
VocaleseThe art of singing instrumental solos with words.Bob DoroughThe bebop vocalist who made multiplication rock and sang with Miles Davis.Les Double SixFrench vocal jazz sextet known for double-tracking and instrument-like vocal improvisations.Kurt EllingAmerican jazz singer and songwriter known for vocalese and a four-octave baritone range.Slim GaillardJazz vocalese pioneer known for his invented language Vout-o-Reenee and comedic wordplay.Babs GonzalesBebop vocalist, poet, and self-published chronicler of jazz life.Jon HendricksAmerican jazz lyricist and originator of vocalese.Jackie and RoyAmerican jazz vocal duo known for octave-apart harmonies.Al JarreauAmerican singer known for scat singing and ten Grammy Awards.Eddie JeffersonAmerican jazz vocalist and vocalese innovator.Dave Lambert (American jazz vocalist)American jazz lyricist, singer, and vocalese originator.Lambert, Hendricks & RossAmerican vocalese trio formed by Dave Lambert, Jon Hendricks, and Annie Ross.The Manhattan TransferAmerican vocal group with eleven Grammy Awards across multiple styles.Mike Sammes SingersProlific British backing vocal group on 1950s–1970s pop hits.Mark Murphy (singer)American jazz singer known for vocal improvisation and Down Beat awards.Annie RossJazz vocalist and actress who pioneered vocalese.The SwinglesA cappella group evolving from French origins to UK-based ensemble.WindsingersHungarian a cappella group known for jazz and pop arrangements.
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