http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3481&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Feddie-cleanhead-vinson%2Fplaylists.rssThis late Houston native worked throughout the 1930s and '40s as an alto sax player in big bands alongside such noted players as Arnett Cobb and Illinois Jacquet. In the '40s, Vinson fronted trumpeter Cootie Williams' band as a singer and horn player. Instrumentally, Vinson played in a swinging, harmonically sophisticated style that did more than hint at the nascent Bebop scene of the day, but it was as a vocalist that he truly distinguished himself. Working with some of the best players in jazz and blues, and often blurring the line between the two forms, Vinson sang his signature son "Cherry Red" in a distinctive voice that dissolved into a raspy falsetto at the end of a lyrical line. He died in 1988, but he was able to take full advantage of the '60s blues revival that brought him an all-new international audience. - Tom HeymanBlues Jazzen720Sat, 2 Jan 2010 01:23:06 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3481&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Feddie-cleanhead-vinson%2Fplaylists.rss This late Houston native worked throughout the 1930s and '40s as an alto sax player in big bands alongside such noted players as Arnett Cobb and Illinois Jacquet. In the '40s, Vinson fronted trumpeter Cootie Williams' band as a singer and horn player. Instrumentally, Vinson played in a swinging, harmonically sophisticated style that did more than hint at the nascent Bebop scene of the day, but it was as a vocalist that he truly distinguished himself. Working with some of the best players in jazz and blues, and often blurring the line between the two forms, Vinson sang his signature son "Cherry Red" in a distinctive voice that dissolved into a raspy falsetto at the end of a lyrical line. He died in 1988, but he was able to take full advantage of the '60s blues revival that brought him an all-new international audience. - Tom Heyman http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.31156746&variant=play&rws=%2Feddie-cleanhead-vinson%2Fplaylists.rss Blues Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:43:24 -0800 Playlists Featuring Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson on Rhapsody Online 31156746 ply.31156746 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.31156746&variant=play&rws=%2Feddie-cleanhead-vinson%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.22622171&variant=play&rws=%2Feddie-cleanhead-vinson%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:29:47 -0700 Playlists Featuring Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson on Rhapsody Online 22622171 ply.22622171 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.22622171&variant=play&rws=%2Feddie-cleanhead-vinson%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.16112062&variant=play&rws=%2Feddie-cleanhead-vinson%2Fplaylists.rss Jazz Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:38:11 -0700 Playlists Featuring Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson on Rhapsody Online 16112062 ply.16112062 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.16112062&variant=play&rws=%2Feddie-cleanhead-vinson%2Fplaylists.rss