I think he's more R&B/Soul than straight jazz, but I think it's appropriate to remember his life and career here. He branched out into jazz standards and adapted many songs of his day.

Additionally, he could scat sing better than many jazz-only singers, his story-telling skills are remarkable, and he had an incredible range for a man with such a deep voice.

This is my last post in this tribe -- I've handed moderatorship over to Frisbee Girl, who will be an excellent leader, I'm sure. I should be officially unsubscribed from Tribe this weekend, but you can read my blog at www.gaudypatter.com

Cheers.