Jon Hendricks

The genius of vocalese, Jon Hendricks’ capability to write coherent lyrics to probably the most complex recorded improvisations is fairly notable, as were his contributions towards the classic jazz vocal group Lambert, Hendricks and Ross. Hendricks was raised in Toledo, OH, performing on regional radio. Over time in the armed forces (1942-1946), he examined law but ultimately turned to jazz. He spent a period playing drums before getting energetic being a lyricist and vocalist. In 1952, his “I’D LIKE You to End up being My Baby” was documented by Louis Jordan. In 1957, Hendricks produced his documenting debut (reducing “Four Brothers” and “Cloudburst” while supported by the Dave Lambert Performers). Shortly, he teamed up with fellow performers Dave Lambert and Annie Ross to create their vocal trio, starting having a re-creation (through overdubbing) of a few of Count number Basie’s recordings. Lambert, Hendricks and Ross (after 1962, Yolande Bavan required Ross’ place) remained together as much as 1964, and had been never topped like a jazz vocal group, influencing the ones that would follow (like the Manhattan Transfer). In 1960, Hendricks published and directed the display Evolution from the Blues for the Monterey Jazz Festival; he’d revive it many times through the next twenty years. During 1968-1973, he resided and worked well in European countries. After time for SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, Hendricks published about jazz for the SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA Chronicle; trained jazz; and created a group along with his wife Judith, kids Michelle and Eric, along with other performers (including for a while Bobby McFerrin) known as the Hendricks Family members, that was energetic on a part-time basis for many years to come. Although he by no means recorded often plenty of, Hendricks did slice a vintage Denon album offering McFerrin, George Benson, Al Jarreau, and himself, recreating all of the solos in the initial edition of “Freddie the Freeloader.” He also documented over time being a head for World Pacific, Columbia, Smash, Reprise, Arista, and Telarc.