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Before Billy Eckstine, Johnny Hartman, Earl Coleman and virtually all modern, romantic baritones was Herb Jeffries. A movie cowboy in the '30s, Jeffries began his singing career with Earl Hines but made his mark as a balladeer with Duke Ellington. Here are three clips of the crooner:
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I met Herb Jeffries when I landed in Seattle during the 1962 World's Fair. He was the featured singer at a club on the site starring his wife, the renowned stripper Tempest Storm.
As a young drummer, this was my first foray into the world of burlesque and, while not musically rewarding, it did provide for some pleasant distractions. Jeffries' singing being the least of them.
Thanks for rekindling some old memories, Marc.
Posted by: Jery Rowan | April 06, 2012 at 03:50 PM
I met him in my store about twelve years ago. Pleasant fellow.
Posted by: John P. Cooper | April 06, 2012 at 05:07 PM
And I saw him perform at the Sportmen's Lodge in Studio City, just outside of LA about the same time. Sounded great.
Odd event - as Herb Jeffries began to sing, Steve Allen, who was sitting up front, got up from his table and walked out. What was up with that?
Posted by: John P. Cooper | April 06, 2012 at 05:11 PM