Eddie Jefferson - So What free for downloading

Eddie Jefferson was a God kiss to the likes of us. No rapper equal to Eddie since my first experience with him in the 50's.

From the album Eddie Jefferson - Body and Soul. Recorded September 27, 1968 in New York, NY. Released on Prestige in 1969 as PRLP7619. With Dave Burns: Trumpet, James Moody: Tenor Sax, Barry Harris: Piano, Steve Davis: Bass, and Billy English: Drums

Eddie was in a class by himself among others unique singers. Trying to describe how he sounded I decided upon toasted marshmallows. Sweet, smooth with a crusty edge .

I knew this version before I even heard the original with Miles Davis. They played it constantly on the jazz station back in the day.

I think this is my favorite version of this song.Couldn't be better!!!

So crazy how my dad wrote this song and used to get so excited whenever it came on, and I slept on it (kids never appreciating their parent's music) until after he passed. Man, I wished we could've jammed to this in the blue note, but I have that memory of him doing his artwork in the kitchen, turning up the jazz station and tapping his feet to Eddie singing his lyrics. THAT, I will never forget. Eddie's voice lifts your spirit, Miles' tune is amazing, and the complete collaboration: CLASSIC.

This is the REAL VOCAL BEbop version of SO WHAT!

Thats dope! May you dad rest in peace. His music lives on and is appreciated!

Interesting. First time I have heard Eddy. I did a concert back in the 90s. I wrote out all five tunes and sang Miles solos. It took me a year to learn all the parts. I must say i think my lyrics are more what Miles said with his trumpet. The Dave Bradish sextette only did 2 concerts in Stockholm. Sony threatened to sue me. The 5 tunes are on the net on Soundcloud. Check them out and compare

Imagine writing an instrumental, and when someone wants to sing over it they write lyrics about how great you are.

A TRUE MASTER at his craft. Added a new color to sound !

This is a wonderful story, thank you so very much for sharing it! What memories my friend, what memories! Peace and love, A

This is the REAL VOCAL BEbop versipn of SO WHAT!

Great memories baby Eddie Jefferson is one of favorites RIP brother love his music.

thanks, i was search for this tune version for years, finally i found it. !