9/16/1921 - JON HENDRICKS is a jazz singer and lyricist who was born on this day in Newark, Ohio.
Singing since the age of seven, HENDRICKS is considered by many to be one of the greatest jazz singers of all times.
In 1957, along with Dave Lambert and Anne Ross, they formed a singing group, HENDRICKS, LAMBERT and ROSS, which became a legendary vocal trio, who at one time was dubbed as the number one vocal group in the world.
HENDRICKS wrote lyrics to melodies and instrumental solos, helping to form a genre of jazz singing called "vocalese." This style was invented by EDDIE JEFFERSON who, along with HENDRICKS was one of the pioneers of this style.
His career has spanned over several decades and countless singers have cited him as a major influence in their development.
JON HENDRICKS, at the age of 94 is indeed a LIVING JAZZ LEGEND.
For the details of his storied career and to sample his discography GOOGLE his name
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