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Jazz Musician of the Day: Arthur Prysock

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Arthur Prysock
All About Jazz is celebrating Arthur Prysock's birthday today!

During his prolific 43-year recording career, romantic crooner Arthur Prysock was heard primarily in the company of big bands or string sections. On his nearly 60 albums, mostly for the Old Town label, Prysock found his deep, velvety tones cushioned with violins or brass. His tender music has been a staple of jazz radio in the wee hours of the morning, and of cheek-to-cheek dancing in smoke-filled cocktail lounges. Arthur Prysock, Jr... Read more.

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