The Poet Laureate of Jazz, Jon Hendricks (Part 7)

Join us as we sit with Jon Hendricks, the master vocalese artist of Jazz, and the music's “Poet Laureate.“ In part seven of our discussion, Hendricks elaborates on the importance of syllables when imitating instruments. He emphasizes the importance of the tongue and definite phrases when scatting, as well as distinguishing very eloquent syllables. Jon Hendricks - Artist Michael Mwenso - Interviewer Eric Suquet - Director Bill Thomas - Director of Photography Aaron Chandler - Sound Engineer Richard Emery -