As an artist and as a teacher, he was known for his endless enthusiasm.
on Hendricks, a jazz pioneer who, with the Lambert trio, Hendricks & Ross, popularized vocalese, a singing style in which words are added to instrumental pieces, died at the age of 96.
The New York Times reports that her daughter, Aria Hendricks, confirmed that the death occurred Wednesday in a New York hospital.
Jon Hendricks enjoyed fame in the 1950s and 1960s with Dave Lambert and Annie Ross. Their trio has become one of the world's most famous jazz vocal groups, and is cited as an influence by big names like Joni Mitchell and members of Manhattan Transfer.
on Hendricks, a jazz pioneer who, with the Lambert trio, Hendricks & Ross, popularized vocalese, a singing style in which words are added to instrumental pieces, died at the age of 96.
The New York Times reports that her daughter, Aria Hendricks, confirmed that the death occurred Wednesday in a New York hospital.
Jon Hendricks enjoyed fame in the 1950s and 1960s with Dave Lambert and Annie Ross. Their trio has become one of the world's most famous jazz vocal groups, and is cited as an influence by big names like Joni Mitchell and members of Manhattan Transfer.