The Poet Laureate of Jazz, Jon Hendricks (Part 1)

Watch this amazing interview with "the Poet Laureate of Jazz" Jon Hendricks in this 6 part session where we get to hear about his life, musical background, and success as one of the most phenomenal jazz songwriters.
In Part 1 you’ll embark on a brief history of Jon Hendricks’ family life and how he and his 12 brothers and sisters were raised in a household filled with scriptures and hymns. You’ll also take a walk with Hendricks that begins with his work at age 10 as a singer in an Irish Saloon.
Jon Hendricks - Artist
Michael Mwenso - Interviewer
Eric Suquet - Director
Bill Thomas - Director of Photography
Aaron Chandler - Sound Engineer
Richard Emery - Production Assistant
Seton Hawkins - Producer
Recorded January 24, 2014

[@ianrobbins]

what a beautiful man, Jon Hendricks. Uplifting interview, uplifting video, indeed! Thank you.

[@phanjazm]

THE GREAT!!>>> Jon Hendricks. LOVE THIS GUY's gift and his spirit.

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Thank you.

[@samothmasi7599]

An American Invitational Artist jazz lyricist and singer. (R.I.P)

[@Aracnifrond]

Inspiring man :D

[@Aracnifrond]

Inspiring man :D