Pleasure King

King Pleasure, born Clarence Beeks on March 24, 1922, in Oakdale, Tennessee, was an influential American jazz vocalist known for pioneering vocalese, a style where singers set original lyrics to famous instrumental solos. He gained prominence in the early 1950s with his rendition of "Moody's Mood for Love," based on James Moody's saxophone solo. Throughout his career, Pleasure recorded with notable artists and contributed to the jazz genre, impacting musicians like Van Morrison. He passed away on March 21, 1981.

GENRES: Jazz, Male Vocalist