Lambert, Hendricks and Ross in general

Newest Review: ... Since then I reckon that I have heard everything that this group recorded in their period together (1955 - 1962). Those of you not familiar with their work could possibly be more familiar with the Group that has performed a lot of LHR material – "Manhattan Transfer". I saw them 'live' once. They were good but not greeeaaat !! (and they pay little homage to their 'inspiration'). The Music – Vocalese The general term used to describe the music of Lambert Hendricks & Ross (LHR) is 'Vocalese'. This is where a piece of jazz music is taken and lyrics written to fit into the intricate melody line,... more

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Lambert, Hendricks and Ross in general: Who the Heck are They ? (3006 words)
by - written on 05/02/02 (Very useful, 755 readings)
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Those of you who 'know' me will know that I have what many consider to be some 'strange' tastes in music, as illustrated in my 'Top Ten' singles and albums. Well, let me take you back to 1959 or thereabouts - the days when there was only one TV channel received in our house, (only 'black & white' available then, I should add, but ITV had just started broadcasting in South Wales), and I was watching the only program I thought worth watching on a Saturday night - "Juke Box Jury". This program featured quite a variety of new singles featured, where a selection of 'guests' had to vote a single as a ... Read the complete review

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