Eddie “Mr. Cleanhead” Vinson - Juice Head Baby - Mercury 2031‑A

Though known for blues vocals, Vinson was also a serious jazz alto player. He influenced , Cannonball Adderley (who openly credited Vinson’s phrasing) and Ornette Coleman (who admired Vinson’s Texas alto sound) Vinson’s playing bridged swing, R&B, and early modern jazz — a rare crossover.