Jon Hendricks
American jazz singer, lyricist, jazz critic and historian (1921–2017)
John Carl Hendricks (September 16, 1921 – November 22, 2017), known professionally as Jon Hendricks, was an American jazz lyricist and singer. He was born in Newark, Ohio. In 1957, he teamed with Dave Lambert and Annie Ross to form the legendary vocal trio Lambert, Hendricks & Ross (LH&R).
Hendricks died on November 22, 2017 in Manhattan, New York at the age of 96.[1]
References
change- ↑ Keepnews, Peter (November 22, 2017). "Jon Hendricks, 96, Who Brought a New Dimension to Jazz Singing, Dies". The New York Times. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
Other websites
change- On Stage at the Kennedy Center: The Mark Twain Prize 2002 – Behind the Curtain – Jon Hendricks from PBS
- Prototype Online: Inventive Voices podcast featuring an interview with Jon Hendricks – From the Smithsonian's Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation website.