Directory of Dorough, Bob Resources

Arkansas-born bebop jazz vocalist, pianist and lyricist, noted for his vocalese lyrics to Charlie Parker's "Yardbird Suite."

Resources in This Category

A Hillbilly Bebopper on a Geezer Pass

http://www.culturekiosque.com/jazz/miles/rhemile39.htm
CutureKiosque JazzNet interview from the "Sons of Miles" series by Mike Zwerin.
AMG: Bob Dorough

http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p6417
Artist biography from All Music Guide.
Bob Dorough

http://members.tripod.com/RndMdnit/reviews1.htm
Review of "Too Much Coffee Man" on Blue Note. Dorough is one of the standard bearers of the concept of "heart and soul" in jazz vocals. Referred to as a "hipster saint", though close to eighty, "he still kicks it like he's twenty-five".
Dorough, Bob

http://www.bobdorough.com/
Official site biography mentions his vocals with Miles Davis as well as work with Dave Frishberg, Blossom Dearie, and the "Schoolhouse Rock" TV series. With links to interviews and articles as well as calendar of appearances.
NPR : Jazz Musician Bob Dorough

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1112792
Audio of Terry Gross interview for her "Fresh Air" program, as re-broadcast October 20, 2000.

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