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2 years ago

But Beautiful

Beautiful Jazz composition by Jimmy Van Heusen, the lyrics by Johnny Burke. Favorite recording is Billie Holiday.

Recorded 2004. IDREES - Comp...

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2 years ago

Angel Eyes

Beautiful Jazz composition by Mat Dennis Favorite recording is Mel Torme. Recorded 2004. IDREES - Composer, Vocalist, Trumpeter. Philly born, Har...

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2 years ago

For Sentimental Reasons (I Love You)

Beautiful Jazz composition by Watson / Best. Favorite recording is by Nat King Cole. Recorded 2004. IDREES - Composer, Vocalist, Trumpeter. Phil...

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2 years ago

Lullaby Of The Leaves

Beautiful Jazz composition by Bernice Petkere and lyricist Joe Young. Favorite recording is Billy Eckstine. Recorded 2004. IDREES - Composer, Vo...

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2 years ago

The End Of A Love Affair

Beautiful Jazz composition by Edward C. Redding. Favorite recording is Billie Holiday - Lady In Satin . Recorded 2004. IDREES - Composer, Vocali...

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2 years ago

Dakota Staton - The Late, Late Show

My Step-mom Dakota Staton (Aliyah Dawud). Married to Talib Dawud (trumpeter, her arranger, lead trumpet Dizzy Big Band, Armstrong Band, Original I...

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2 years ago

Don't Get Around Much Anymore

Classic Ellington composition. Favorite recording - Billy Eckstine. Recorded 2004 By Idrees - Composer, Vocalist, Trumpeter. Philly born, Harlem ...

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About Idrees. The Voice, The Horn

Jazz Singing

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BlueHornBlueVoice

Latest Activity

May 19, 2010

Date Joined

Oct 2, 2009

About this user

Composer, Vocalist, Trumpeter. Philly born but Harlem native; son of Talib Dawud (aka Al Barrymore), co-creator of The Messengers Band" (forebearers of Jazz Messengers) along with Art Blakey, et al. Lead trumpet in Dizzy's Big Band, Armstrong Band, and others. Step-mom Capitol Recording Artist Dakota Staton (Aliyah Dawud) with hit record "The Late, Late, Show".
Clifford Brown's "Daahoud" was inspired by his association with my father. Other associates; Ahmad Jamal, Yusef Lateef, McCoy Tyner, Max Roach, Al Grey, Clark Terry.
Presently based in Bangkok but playing wherever the gig is. Originals (not yet recorded) - 45 Songs - vocal compositions.

Hometown

Harlem, New York

Country

United States

Occupation

Singer Songwriter Hornist

Schools

BSCIS - CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY

Interests

Music production, songwriting, European films, Classic Asian drama films, fitness, travel, The EPL (Red Devils)

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Idrees. The Voice, The Horn

But Beautiful

Angel Eyes

For Sentimental Reasons (I Love You)

Lullaby Of The Leaves

The End Of A Love Affair

Dakota Staton - The Late, Late Show

Don't Get Around Much Anymore