Still on the Planet (also released as Godfather of Vocalese) is an album by vocalist Eddie Jefferson recorded in 1976 and released on the Muse label.Jazzlists: Muse LP Series discography: 5050 to 5099 accessed November 22, 2017
Reception
In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow stated: "The innovative scat singer and vocalese lyricist was having a comeback during his final years, teaming up with altoist Richie Cole for spirited performances."
Track listing "I Got the Blues" (Lester Young, Eddie Jefferson) – 5:33 "Workshop (Blues for a Debutante)" (Jefferson) – 2:57 "Sherry" (Hank Crawford, Jefferson) – 3:20 "Ornithology" (Charlie Parker, Benny Harris, Jefferson) – 8:17 "Keep Walkin'" (Celia Ferguson, Jefferson) – 5:38 "Zap! Carnivorous" (Mickey Tucker, Jefferson) – 6:19 "Pinetop's Boogie" (Pinetop Smith, Jefferson) – 3:17 "Chameleon" (Herbie Hancock, Paul Jackson, Bennie Maupin, Harvey Mason, Jefferson) – 4:32 "Chameleon" [alternate take] (Hancock, Jackson, Maupin, Mason, Jefferson) – 5:07 Additional track on CD release
Personnel Eddie Jefferson – vocals Waymon Reed – trumpet, flugelhorn Richie Cole – alto saxophone Mickey Tucker – keyboards Rick Laird – bass Eddie Gladden – drums
References