Gershon Wolf Poet Clerihew

Jazz Singers

Sammy Davis and Ella Fitzgerald, jazz singers
Their b'deed'lee-dip riffs on the Sullivan show didn't linger
   In America's consciousness, and that's really too bad
   They were surely the best jazz singers America's ever had

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Caren Krutsinger July 2, 2019 at 7:32 AM I like jazz, and you are right. We do not currently have any really great jazz singers but Kenny G reminds me of a jazz saxophone player. Gershon Wolf July 2, 2019 at 9:39 AM Sad, isn't it? With all the opportunity out there today, you'd think that music would be better than ever... :) gw

Panagiota Romios July 1, 2019 at 2:41 PM There are plenty of us who like jazz singers and jazz, period! I like Blues, too. Modern music is pretty creepy to me Not all, I think you know what I mean. Panagiota Gershon Wolf July 1, 2019 at 3:32 PM Yes, I am pretty sure I know what you mean by 'creepy modern music.' We just might be 'two peas in a pod' here. :) gw

Kim Rodrigues July 1, 2019 at 5:49 AM Perhaps some young’ns will look them up after reading this intrigued by “Their b'deed'lee-dip riffs” Gershon Wolf July 1, 2019 at 2:21 PM Oh, I hope some people look for Sammy and Ella on You Tube on their appearance together on the Ed Sullivan show. It was truly remarkable. Thanks for the suggestion, Kim! :) gw

Arturo Michael July 1, 2019 at 1:39 AM Great...they shared art with the world...and with Jazz...probably the best contribution to music ever, out of America Gershon Wolf July 1, 2019 at 2:20 PM They were really something, weren't they? --Pure talent! Thanks for the comment, Arturo. ~ gw