Still on the Planet

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 Eddie Jefferson
Released	1976
Recorded	March 17, 1976
Studio	Blue Rock Studios, NYC
Genre	Jazz
Label	Muse MR 5063
Producer	Bob Porter
Eddie Jefferson chronology
Things Are Getting Better (1974) Still on the Planet (1976) The Live-liest (1976)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
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

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

• Eddie Jefferson – vocals
• Waymon Reed – trumpet, flugelhorn
• Richie Cole – alto saxophone
• Mickey Tucker – keyboards
• Rick Laird – bass
• Eddie Gladden – drums