Still on the Planet
Still on the Planet (also released as Godfather of Vocalese) is an album by vocalist Eddie Jefferson recorded in 1976 and released on the Muse label.[1]
| Still on the Planet | ||||
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| Released | 1976 | |||
| Recorded | March 17, 1976 | |||
| Studio | Blue Rock Studios, NYC | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Label | Muse MR 5063 | |||
| Producer | Bob Porter | |||
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Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow stated: "The innovative scat singer and vocalese lyricist was having a comeback during his final years, teaming up with altoist Richie Cole for spirited performances."[2]
Track listing
- "I Got the Blues" (Lester Young, Eddie Jefferson) – 5:33
- "Workshop (Blues for a Debutante)" (Jefferson) – 2:57
- "Sherry" (Hank Crawford, Jefferson) – 3:20
- "Ornithology" (Charlie Parker, Benny Harris, Jefferson) – 8:17
- "Keep Walkin'" (Celia Ferguson, Jefferson) – 5:38
- "Zap! Carnivorous" (Mickey Tucker, Jefferson) – 6:19
- "Pinetop's Boogie" (Pinetop Smith, Jefferson) – 3:17
- "Chameleon" (Herbie Hancock, Paul Jackson, Bennie Maupin, Harvey Mason, Jefferson) – 4:32
- "Chameleon" [alternate take] (Hancock, Jackson, Maupin, Mason, Jefferson) – 5:07 Additional track on CD release
Personnel
- Eddie Jefferson – vocals
- Waymon Reed – trumpet, flugelhorn
- Richie Cole – alto saxophone
- Mickey Tucker - keyboards
- Rick Laird - bass
- Eddie Gladden - drums
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References
- Jazzlists: Muse LP Series discography: 5050 to 5099 accessed November 22, 2017
- Yanow, Scott. Still on the Planet – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
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