It is natural that Reggie still loves to sing ballads because of the early influence from Nat Cole, but there is another style his fans want to hear just as well. It is a difficult style to sing. One we don't hear so much, perhaps just for that reason: vocalese.

For a real treat, listen to the track playing on this page. It's classic Reggie vocalese, Reggie singing the lyrics Eddie Jefferson wrote to follow the main melody in Miles Davis' "So What." Lyrics so apt about Miles and his critics, and riveting vocal gymnastics with Reggie's articulate scat to boot.

Reggie’s Favorite
Jazz Venues and Festivals

Seattle
Tula’s
Triple Door
Jazz Alley
The New Orleans Creole Restaurant

Washington DC
One Step Down
Blues Alley

New Orleans
Snug Harbor

Earshot Jazz Festiva
l – Seattle, WA

Monterrey Jazz Festival – Monterey, CA

Festival Sundiata – Seattle, WA

You are listening to:

"So What"
Music by Miles Davis
Lyrics by Eddie Jefferson

Andre Thomas, drums
Randy Halberstadt, piano and electric keyboard
Rob Davis, tenor saxophone
Dean Smith, electric bass
Reggie Goings, vocalist

Recorded at Jazz Alley,
Seattle, Washington

Click here and jump to Reggie's demo track.