Jon Hendricks-Tell Me The Truth-LP-FLAC-1975-THEVOiD

                              DRIFT INTO THE VOID
 Info   
     Artist  | Jon Hendricks
     Title   | Tell Me The Truth
     Genre   | Jazz+Funk                            Format  | Album
     Source  | Vinyl                                Time    | 36:20
     Label   | Arista Records                       Store   | 1975
     Catalog | AL 4043                              Rip     | 2021
     Bitrate | 2776 kbps                            Size    | 759.08 MB
     Freq    | 96.0 kHz                             Encoder | FLAC 1.3.1
 Tracks 
     A1. Flat Foot Floogie                                           2:27
     A2. Naima                                                       3:56
     A3. No More                                                     4:08
     A4. On The Trail                                                8:05
     B1. Tell Me The Truth                                           4:37
     B2. Old Folks                                                   4:16
     B3. I'll Bet You Thought I'd Never Find You                     3:26
     B4. Blues For Pablo                                             5:25
 Notes  
     The genius of vocalese, Jon Hendricks' ability to write coherent
     lyrics to the most complex recorded improvisations was quite
     notable, as were his contributions to the classic jazz vocal group
     Lambert, Hendricks & Ross. Hendricks grew up in Toledo, Ohio,
     singing on local radio. After a period in the military (1942-1946),
     he studied law but eventually switched to jazz. He spent a period of
     time playing drums before becoming active as a lyricist and
     vocalist. In 1952, his "I Want You to Be My Baby" was recorded by
     Louis Jordan.
     In 1957, Hendricks made his recording debut, cutting "Four Brothers"
     and "Cloudburst" while backed by the Dave Lambert Singers. Soon, he
     teamed up with fellow singers Dave Lambert and Annie Ross to form
     their vocal trio, starting off with a re-creation (through
     overdubbing) of some of Count Basie's recordings. Lambert, Hendricks
     & Ross (after 1962, Yolande Bavan took Ross' place) stayed together
     up to 1964, and were never topped as a jazz vocal group, influencing
     those who would follow (including the Manhattan Transfer).
     In 1960, Hendricks wrote and directed the show Evolution of the
     Blues for the Monterey Jazz Festival; he would revive it several
     times during the next 20 years. During 1968-1973, he lived and
     worked in Europe. After returning to San Francisco, Hendricks wrote
     about jazz for The San Francisco Chronicle; taught jazz; and formed
     a group with his wife Judith, children Michelle and Eric, and other
     singers (including for a time Bobby McFerrin) called the Hendricks
     Family, which was active on a part-time basis for decades to come.
     Although he never recorded often enough, Hendricks did cut a classic
     Denon album featuring McFerrin, George Benson, Al Jarreau, and
     himself, re-creating all the solos in the original version of
     "Freddie the Freeloader." He also recorded through the years as a
     leader for World Pacific, Columbia, Smash, Reprise, Arista, and
     Telarc. Jon Hendricks died in Manhattan on November 22, 2017; he was
     96 years old.
     Hendricks, had not recorded in over a decade when he finally got the
     chance with Arista for "Tell Me The Truth" in 1975. This somewhat
     obscure effort is quite worthwhile. Hendricks sings eight songs
     (including 'Flat Foot Floogie', 'Naima', 'On The Traill and 'Blues
     For Pablo'); all but "Old Folks" have his own lyrics. He is assisted
     by a fine backup crew and, on "Flat Foot Floogie", The Pointer
     Sisters.
     Hendricks is in spirited form throughout this rare LP.

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