Still on the Planet (also released as Godfather of Vocalese) is an album by vocalist Eddie Jefferson recorded in 1976 and released on the Muse label.[1]

Still on the Planet
Studio album by
Released1976
RecordedMarch 17, 1976
StudioBlue Rock Studios, NYC
GenreJazz
LabelMuse MR 5063
ProducerBob Porter
Eddie Jefferson chronology
Things Are Getting Better
(1974)
Still on the Planet
(1976)
The Live-liest
(1976)

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [2]

In his review for AllMusic, Scott Yanow stated: "The innovative scat singer and vocalese lyricist was having a comeback during his final years, teaming up with altoist Richie Cole for spirited performances."[2]

Track listing

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  1. "I Got the Blues" (Lester Young, Eddie Jefferson) – 5:33
  2. "Workshop (Blues for a Debutante)" (Jefferson) – 2:57
  3. "Sherry" (Hank Crawford, Jefferson) – 3:20
  4. "Ornithology" (Charlie Parker, Benny Harris, Jefferson) – 8:17
  5. "Keep Walkin'" (Celia Ferguson, Jefferson) – 5:38
  6. "Zap! Carnivorous" (Mickey Tucker, Jefferson) – 6:19
  7. "Pinetop's Boogie" (Pinetop Smith, Jefferson) – 3:17
  8. "Chameleon" (Herbie Hancock, Paul Jackson, Bennie Maupin, Harvey Mason, Jefferson) – 4:32
  9. "Chameleon" [alternate take] (Hancock, Jackson, Maupin, Mason, Jefferson) – 5:07 Additional track on CD release

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Jazzlists: Muse LP Series discography: 5050 to 5099 accessed November 22, 2017
  2. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Still on the Planet – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved November 22, 2017.