The more you hear Jon Hendricks' lyrics, the more you realize this was an extraordinarily wise and wonderful poet/philosopher that we had the pleasure of enjoying for many years. Recommended:His two interviews with Monk Rowe.
1960-My dad built a Heathkit stereo with FM being the NEW Big Thing, played this on his turntable. Now the last one, Ms. Ross has passed. RIP and thanks.
Joni Mitchell said this group was her Beatles, as a kid -- and she still, as an adult, knew every word and note of their album "Lambert, Hendricks & Ross - The Hottest New Group In Jazz."
If I had to choose only one video in my jazz library, this vid is my top pick. In addition to LHR's talent, this is a classic Miles tune with added lyrics. It truly represents the jazz culture of the sixties.
So swinging. And true what others said here -- the lyrics Hendricks put to the music were great commentaries on our world, misguided desires...what pioneers these 3 were! I played with a great singer on a cruise ship years ago (Bethany Smith) doing LH&R's Cloudburst. Fantastic
Jon Hendricks was a major influence on & participant in the Transfer's masterpiece album, Vocalese. He wrote some of the lyrics & i believe also sang on one of the tunes. And royalgeorge, don't be a snark, it's not nice.
This is called Bebop. It's a whole musical universe. The vocals emulate horn solos and use "hipster" talk. Love it. Annie Ross was one of the greats. She was part of "The Little Rascals" as a child.
@@clarkewi - Jim Coleman here ... This past New Year's Eve (12/31/19) I was at Annie Ross's .. She sang "Four' with the legendary Marion Cowings .. (He sat in with Lambert , Hendricks and Ross at The Apollo when he was 15 in 1961 ! ) Tadataka Unno plays piano .. It's on my TH-cam channel .. PS - Annie will be 90 on 7/25/20 !!!
Just discovered this singing group TODAY. I will be listening and posting more. Very nice, classy, sophisticated AND no AUTOTUNES. Todays artist need to learn some of the things these 3 unique artist can teach them.
I'm sorry but I don't think anyone will be able to teach this generation of young people anything, they are like what we had in the white House, who knew everything...
Excelente versión de este tema de Miles Davis, interpretado por el, probablemente, más destacado conjunto vocal del siglo 20, como fue LAMBERT, HENDRICKS & ROSS.
Thanks so much for posting this! I was fortunate enough to have seen LHR when they visited England with Count Basie and his Orch. At that time I had already learned the lyric to 'Four' -- I had that track on LHR's 'The Swingers' LP -- and it has remained a very special pleasure for me ever since. I had no idea this footage you've posted existed..so, again, thank you SO MUCH!
This is a great performance! Love how everyone is grooving, including the trio. As it turns out, I currently live in Les McCann's hometown of Lexington, Kentucky!
Since I didn't see a question mark behind your comment? Then I'll have to assume that you do not like the group, so I won't waste my time, and yours trying to explain it to you, for it would surely be an exercise in futility...
Thank you, thank you for posting this. Before watching this, I only had heard Lorraine Feather doing the vocalese. Miles’ solo has been burned into my head for years. So pleased to hear LH&R do this live!
This. The vocal arrangements of LH&R (and later Lambert, Hendricks and Bavan) are pure genious and are often overlooked because the impressive vocalese lyrics get all the attention. The fact is, all the later torch carriers (Double Six of Paris -> Swingle Singers, Manhattan Transfer, Rare Silk, New York Voices, The Real Group, Take Six, Rajaton, Club for Five and the list goes on, fortunately) - they all had the benefit of 4 or more voices for complex harmonies. Here, just three. No multi tracks, no AutoTune, just pure singing. Raw and honest, unproduced (is that even a word...) Mind blowing.
westcoastpaeb I just caught this group on a local Jazz station and fell for them immediately. Please post more if you can. What a lift from the usual....
Hi all. Just went thru my collection of old 45s and found an EP with this trio, taken from their 1958 LP. Kind of confuses me because the photo on the EP have them look like they do on this live video. On their ´58 LP they look entirely different. Maybe because they maybe switched labels. The one I have is Impulse label. No matter. I was curious as to how they sound, and I was blown away how cool they are. I´m a fan for life.
Never knew Eddie Vinson wrote that tune. I saw him in '71 in Portland when he toured with BB King's band. Nancy King does a good version of Hendrick's lyrics on her second album with Glenn Moore.
They had only three voices and the 'Double Six of Paris" came later and tried to copy them. Dave Lambert got killed on the Connecticut Turnpike helping change a motorists tire. Try their CD--you will love Annie Ross singing "my Analyst"
The more you hear Jon Hendricks' lyrics, the more you realize this was an extraordinarily wise and wonderful poet/philosopher that we had the pleasure of enjoying for many years. Recommended:His two interviews with Monk Rowe.
Here's part 1:
th-cam.com/video/eX7sGSgjNXo/w-d-xo.html
His Airegin lyrics are awesome!
I just learned of this group after reading that they were joni mitchell’s early inspiration growing up in Canada. This is mindblowing stuff!
One can hear the influence on Joni, clearly.
RIP Annie Ross . She was the last surviving member of this group.
Before rap, before hip hop, there was scat and vocalese. I love these folks and their amazing music.
Kathy Cahill may be wrong but scat had very little gangster element in it unlike rap
Mikah 9, freestyle fellowship, west coast 90s rap crews were rap poet singers the influence is huge
Me three...
Yep
Amen
1960-My dad built a Heathkit stereo with FM being the NEW Big Thing,
played this on his turntable. Now the last one, Ms. Ross has passed. RIP and thanks.
R.I.P.
@@claudepraytor8101 Mr. Praytor, apparently Ms. Ross appeared in NYC monthly almost til her passing. I'm right across the Hudson. I blew it.
Joni Mitchell said this group was her Beatles, as a kid -- and she still, as an adult, knew every word and note of their album "Lambert, Hendricks & Ross - The Hottest New Group In Jazz."
I was 13 years old I saw them at Monterey jazz fest.
I already all there albums , but seeing them in person was a reel joy.
Ms. Ross is so totally in this song, while john sings, that its infectious
I love how the duration of this video is 4:44
Ha ha. Great observation.
Yeahhhhh
The fourth four is the title- FOUR!
right! haha
Too long for John Cage.
Simply wonderful, musically, vocally and scenically
Rest in Peace, Jon Hendricks. Your music was so inventive and joyful. You won't be forgotten.
10 years old in 1983 seeing superman 3 movie with Annie Ross playing a villain,, now im enjoying her jazz music!
the man is a unique talent who has impressed me throughout my life, as has the group.
great group . my uncle vic turned me on to them in 1965. i still listen to their cd all the time
I was fortunate enough to hang out and photograph Jon Hendricks what a wonderful being this man was.
RIP - Jon - where on Earth did get a voice like that - sublime
This was a groundbreaking trio. Can’t believe it took me this long to discover them.
Pure genius! What a gorgeous blend of musical genius!
Such a modern and refreshing trio! Wonderful voices.
Perfection in my eyes and ears and mind. R.I.P. Mr. Lambert and Mr. Hendricks. God bless Ms. Ross
The Manhattan Transfer and New York Voices have done a great job in taking the torch light from this great,outstanding,and wonderful singing trio.
And for a too short time, Rare Silk.
+Philip Nast
Thanks, I'll check them out.
Manhattan Transfer was too slick.
If I had to choose only one video in my jazz library, this vid is my top pick. In addition to LHR's talent, this is a classic Miles tune with added lyrics. It truly represents the jazz culture of the sixties.
I love Annie Ross's body language..She's with every beat!!!
So swinging. And true what others said here -- the lyrics Hendricks put to the music were great commentaries on our world, misguided desires...what pioneers these 3 were! I played with a great singer on a cruise ship years ago (Bethany Smith) doing LH&R's Cloudburst. Fantastic
Wow, a reminder of the power of beauty in art. So clever, witty, swinging and true of life.
Dear James, pure truth your words. I agree totally! Our heroes of jazz singing!
Roberto Sion, Brasil.
I would guess that Manhattan Transfer got some inspiration from these 3. Just beautiful harmonies. And the trio behind them is to die for.
I would definitely think that the Manhattan Transfer drew inspiration from them for sure.
Oh! You guess? Huh?
Jon Hendricks was a major influence on & participant in the Transfer's masterpiece album, Vocalese. He wrote some of the lyrics & i believe also sang on one of the tunes.
And royalgeorge, don't be a snark, it's not nice.
My dad played this all the time. This is a top ten playlist to me. Absolutely love this music. This is as natural to me as breathing.
This is called Bebop. It's a whole musical universe. The vocals emulate horn solos and use "hipster" talk. Love it. Annie Ross was one of the greats. She was part of "The Little Rascals" as a child.
@@clarkewi - Jim Coleman here ... This past New Year's Eve (12/31/19) I was at Annie Ross's .. She sang "Four' with the legendary Marion Cowings .. (He sat in with Lambert , Hendricks and Ross at The Apollo when he was 15 in 1961 ! ) Tadataka Unno plays piano .. It's on my TH-cam channel .. PS -
Annie will be 90 on 7/25/20 !!!
@@jimcoleman2369 God Bless her. I love her "Twisted". later covered by Joni Mitchell.
clarkewi Annie wrote the vocalise lyrics to Twisted , using tenor sax player, Wardell Gray’s melody from his recorded solo .
@@jimcoleman2369
Thank you for the information.
They have their own special talent. Very good music with their vocalization.
Just discovered this singing group TODAY.
I will be listening and posting more.
Very nice, classy, sophisticated AND no AUTOTUNES.
Todays artist need to learn some of the things these 3 unique artist can teach them.
I'm sorry but I don't think anyone will be able to teach this generation of young people anything, they are like what we had in the white House, who knew everything...
Lambert, Hendriks Ross was one of my most favorite groups growing up. From listening to the album my parents had.
Amazing to think that those vibes still resonate.... so resonant. Thank you.
Never gets old, and nothing since beats it!
They sound so good you don't even notice the lack of fireworks / choreography / stripping
Rest in peace lovely Annie Rose.
You're the one and only Miss Ross.¡¡¡
They were the best, way ahead of their time
Absolutelly I agree. Their time is the present time. Better than anything in present days vocals.
Still are.
Hendricks!!
And Les McCann.
This was one of most favorite groups when I was growing up. Back in the day.
One cannot go wrong with L,H &R. Good message in the lyrics.
Classic vocal of a golden era in American music creativity long gone
I LOVE THIS. I LEARNED HOW TO THINK AND READ MUSIC LISTENING TO THEM. GOOD MEDICINE.
The hippest of the hip!!
Annie was such a sensational singer with a beautiful voice.
Thanks for sharing.
fantastic!
Excelente versión de este tema de Miles Davis, interpretado por el, probablemente, más destacado conjunto vocal del siglo 20, como fue LAMBERT, HENDRICKS & ROSS.
Thanks so much for posting this! I was fortunate enough to have seen LHR when they visited England with Count Basie and his Orch. At that time I had already learned the lyric to 'Four' -- I had that track on LHR's 'The Swingers' LP -- and it has remained a very special pleasure for me ever since. I had no idea this footage you've posted existed..so, again, thank you SO MUCH!
Cool! Soul and swinging, just GREAT music!
Never knew this song had these wonderful lyrics!!!! As a songwriter this totally broadens my scope of expression.
The best of the"beats".
How can one ever forget these great groups?
These folks are IT, baby. First time I've seen Lincoln singing. Outta sight!
The fact that this video is 4 minutes and 44 seconds is not missed by me. :D Nice touch!
Ahhh...such a groove. Pure genius. Thanks so much for your contributions LH&R!
This is a great performance! Love how everyone is grooving, including the trio. As it turns out, I currently live in Les McCann's hometown of Lexington, Kentucky!
Lambert, Hendricks & Ross -Four just BRILLIANT
I LOVE this SLOWER VERSION because you can Actually HEAR EVERY WORD THEY SING!!!
Why is this SO good!
Since I didn't see a question mark behind your comment? Then I'll have to assume that you do not like the group, so I won't waste my time, and yours trying to explain it to you, for it would surely be an exercise in futility...
They were swinging! Hendricks spitting out one the baddest Miles Davis solos in my opinion.
LH&R knew how to make it swing, baby.
RIP Jon Hendricks, watching this 2 days after his death.
These people made great music.
HIp,Hop Generations! Listen to THIS! (a long time before Y) from the 50's/60's, It's what y are into Now!
Just learned Hendrix has joined the ancestors. A great and mighty walk!
I was born at the wrong time. Would’ve loved to experience LH&R live! Though grateful for these excepts!
Dave Lambert could swing!
Marvelous. 😊😊😊
Yes indeed, Lambert, Hendricks and Ross!!!
Yes indeed!
No LHR, no Manhattan Transfer. Sadly almost forgotten now.
What classy cool stuff
Thank you, thank you for posting this. Before watching this, I only had heard Lorraine Feather doing the vocalese. Miles’ solo has been burned into my head for years. So pleased to hear LH&R do this live!
He's singing Miles' solo!
...and Lambert is singing Horace Silver's solo.
Wow! 🎶
Wow the best jazz skating harmony ever, they sound like a horn section
This. The vocal arrangements of LH&R (and later Lambert, Hendricks and Bavan) are pure genious and are often overlooked because the impressive vocalese lyrics get all the attention. The fact is, all the later torch carriers (Double Six of Paris -> Swingle Singers, Manhattan Transfer, Rare Silk, New York Voices, The Real Group, Take Six, Rajaton, Club for Five and the list goes on, fortunately) - they all had the benefit of 4 or more voices for complex harmonies. Here, just three. No multi tracks, no AutoTune, just pure singing. Raw and honest, unproduced (is that even a word...) Mind blowing.
westcoastpaeb
I just caught this group on a local Jazz station and fell for them immediately. Please post more if you can. What a lift from the usual....
benchmarks in vocal jazz for ever
Hi all. Just went thru my collection of old 45s and found an EP with this trio, taken from their 1958 LP. Kind of confuses me because the photo on the EP have them look like they do on this live video. On their ´58 LP they look entirely different. Maybe because they maybe switched labels. The one I have is Impulse label. No matter. I was curious as to how they sound, and I was blown away how cool they are. I´m a fan for life.
Hip jazz so cool classy music I still dig it
Well I'm glad you Do, because there's not a lot to choose from, nowadays...
the 60s were so cool. I miss them
Wow! That has got to be hard to do. Takes a ton of talent and these three have it.
This is so damn awesome!! Thank you so much for posting!
Soooo goood.
great video, great video
This is swingin! 🔥
I love these guys. so cool!
I love you for this😺
Brilliant.
When music was music. Love this song
Never knew Eddie Vinson wrote that tune. I saw him in '71 in Portland when he toured with BB King's band.
Nancy King does a good version of Hendrick's lyrics on her second album with Glenn Moore.
Yes! And another later, with Fred Hersch. th-cam.com/video/PcaBWCRiY4Q/w-d-xo.html
Insanely good.
Sooooo This is what the Sixties wuz all about. I like IT !!!!
they were cooking before the sixties
Miles Davis recorded this in 1956!
I LOVE THOSE HL & R
They had only three voices and the 'Double Six of Paris" came later and tried to copy them.
Dave Lambert got killed on the Connecticut Turnpike helping change a motorists tire.
Try their CD--you will love Annie Ross singing "my Analyst"
Some of You might enjoy gimme that wine. Very humorous lyrics.
"my Analyst"??? It's called Twisted. Check this extraordinary version - with Basie on piano!!!
th-cam.com/video/IYnmSAtZuB0/w-d-xo.html
It's actually Eddie Vinson's tune,who composed it for Miles. Miles may have made some changes.
R.I.P. Ms Ross.
Genius... absolutely genius!!
oh yes!!! Mr John Hendrix le Magnifique!!!!!!!!!
can’t possibly be coincidental that this clip is 4:44 long 🤯
Trop excellent !!!
Fabulous
Minimalist love this! The only wealth is wealth of the soul.
R.I.P John
Great 👍 music 🎶