Jodax Music Co.
A division of Gopam Enterprises, Inc.
Selected Highlights
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Full Catalog Below
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Featuring Joe Williams & Others
Joe Williams, Nancy Wilson, Eddie Jefferson, Cannonball Adderley, Terri Lyne Carrington, and related writers
Jazz Vocal · Vocalese · Soul-Jazz · Blues · Hard Bop · Contemporary Jazz · American Songbook · Spiritual · Groove
A rich collection of jazz vocal, vocalese, soul-jazz, blues, and contemporary jazz works, with strong potential for film, television, documentary, advertising, period storytelling, nightclub settings, romantic drama, cultural programming, and sophisticated music supervision.
Selected Works
WAYFARING STRANGER
Writer: Joe Williams
Performed by: Joe Williams
Jazz Vocal · Spiritual · American Songbook · Traditional
A haunting and deeply resonant vocal performance with strong potential for period drama, spiritual reflection, documentary storytelling, Americana, historical memory, and emotionally grounded cinematic use.
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TELL THE TRUTH
Writers: Tennyson Stevens, Nancy Wilson
Performed by: Nancy Wilson
Vocal · Jazz · Soul-Jazz · Classic Vocal
A direct, emotionally charged vocal work with strong potential for dramatic scenes, relationship storytelling, character revelation, nightclub settings, and sophisticated period or contemporary use.
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SEE IF YOU CAN GIT TO THAT
Writer: Eddie Jefferson
Performed by: Eddie Jefferson
Vocalese · Jazz · Bebop · Groove
A lively, rhythmically inventive jazz vocalese work with strong potential for stylish montage, period setting, urban movement, character-driven comedy, and energetic editorial use.
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QUIET FIRE
Writers: Johnny Hammond Smith, Cheryl Friberg Smith
Performed by: Nancy Wilson
Vocal · Soul-Jazz · Quiet Storm · Jazz Ballad
A warm, intimate vocal work with a smooth soul-jazz atmosphere, well-suited for romance, late-night scenes, reflective drama, sophisticated interiors, and emotionally restrained cinematic use.
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JUBILATION
Writer: Julian “Junior” Mance
Performed by: Cannonball Adderley
Instrumental · Jazz · Hard Bop · Groove
A bright, buoyant instrumental jazz work with strong potential for city sequences, documentary use, period setting, travel, celebration, and lively transitional montage.
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IMAGINE THIS
Writers: Terri Lyne Carrington, Eddie del Barrio, Nancy Wilson
Performed by: Terri Lyne Carrington, Nancy Wilson
Vocal · Contemporary Jazz · Smooth Jazz · Inspirational
A polished contemporary jazz vocal work with uplifting energy and elegant production, well-suited for lifestyle programming, reflective montage, aspirational storytelling, and sophisticated dramatic use.
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I BELIEVE IN YOU
Writers: Yumi Matsutoya, Nancy Wilson, Jim Steele
Performed by: Nancy Wilson
Vocal · Contemporary Jazz · Adult Contemporary · Inspirational
A graceful, affirming vocal work with emotional warmth and crossover appeal, well-suited for romance, personal transformation, family drama, inspirational storytelling, and closing-credit use.
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I JUST GOT BACK IN TOWN
Writers: Eddie Jefferson, James Moody
Performed by: Eddie Jefferson
Vocalese · Jazz · Bebop · Swing
A stylish, upbeat jazz vocalese work with strong character, movement, and period flavor, ideal for urban sequences, club scenes, comedic sophistication, travel, and energetic montage.
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EVERY NIGHT
Writer: Joe Williams
Performed by: Joe Williams
Vocal · Blues · Jazz Vocal · Classic Vocal
A rich, blues-inflected vocal performance with strong potential for late-night atmosphere, emotional reflection, romantic disappointment, period drama, club settings, and classic American storytelling.
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Complete Jodax Music Co. Catalog
The following works are represented in the Jodax Music Co. Catalog. Additional audio samples and licensing information may be available upon request.
AIN’T SAYIN’ NO MORE
Vincent Levy, Edward Williams
THE BEST OF EVERYTHING
Troy Robinson, Sylvia Mitchell
CAN’T TAKE NO MORE
Jimmie Raye
CARIBE BLUES
Julian “Junior” Mance
DON’T LET IT HAPPEN TO US
Writer: Bettye Swann
Performed by: Bettye Swann
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DON’T YOU THINK IT’S TIME
Danny Taylor
DUES PAYIN’ BLUES
John LeBlanc
EVERY NIGHT
Writer: Joe Williams
Performed by: Joe Williams
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FEEL IT
George Andrews, Mike St. Shaw
FOLLOW, BABY, FOLLOW
George Andrews, Mike St. Shaw
FOR YOU BABY, JUST YOU BABY
Vincent Levy, T.T. Bracken, Otis S.F. Harley, Jr.
THE GARDEN OF THE BLUES (Suite in Four Parts)
Blue City (Search for the Rose)
The Great City (The Deadly Nightshade)
He Never Mentioned Love (Narcissus)
What Will A Man [Woman] Do (Passion Flower)
Curtis R. Lewis
THE GREAT CITY
Writer: Curtis R. Lewis
Notable Recordings:
Performed by: Nancy Wilson
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Performed by: Les McCann
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Performed by: Joe Williams
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Performed by: Shirley Horn
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HE NEVER MENTIONED LOVE
Writer: Curtis R. Lewis
Notable Recordings:
Performed by: Shirley Horn
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Performed by: Sarah Vaughan
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Performed by: Claire Martin
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HERE COMES THAT GIRL
Danny Taylor, Harold Logan
THE HOST
Julian “Junior” Mance
I BELIEVE IN YOU
Writers: Yumi Matsutoya, Nancy Wilson, Jim Steele
Performed by: Nancy Wilson
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I JUST GOT BACK IN TOWN
Writers: Eddie Jefferson, James Moody
Performed by: Eddie Jefferson
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I’M A SOULFUL COWBOY
Walter “Bunny” Sigler
I’M IN LOVE
Earl DeRouen
IMAGINE THIS
Writers: Terri Lyne Carrington, Eddie del Barrio, Nancy Wilson
Performed by: Terri Lyne Carrington, Nancy Wilson
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JUBILATION
Writer: Julian “Junior” Mance
Performed by: Cannonball Adderley
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LIFE CAN BE
Earl DeRouen
LONELINESS, SORROW AND GRIEF
Writer: Vincent Levy
Performed by: Joe Williams
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MAGIC WAND OF LOVE
Writer: Earl DeRouen
Performed by: Kelle Patterson
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MAKE HIM YOUR OWN
Vincent Levy
MAKE UP YOUR MIND, IS IT GONNA BE ME?
Vincent Levy
MY ROAMING LOVER
Curtis R. Lewis
NATURE WILL FREE US
Vincent Levy
NIGHTMARE
Earl DeRouen
NIGHT TIME
Joe Bailey
OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
Vincent Levy, G. Turner
OLLIE’S BABY
Vincent Levy, Michael Levy
ONE MINUTE TO ONE
Joe Bailey
PARDON ME
Herbert Holmes
QUIET FIRE
Writers: Johnny Hammond Smith, Cheryl Friberg Smith
Performed by: Nancy Wilson
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RICHIE’S BOOGALOO
Richard Small
RUMORS
Vincent Levy
SEE IF YOU CAN GIT TO THAT
Writer: Eddie Jefferson
Performed by: Eddie Jefferson
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SONG FOR TAMBOURINES
Vincent Levy, Edward Williams
SQUARE DANCE MAMBO
Garry Bonnemere
STRONGER THAN MAN
Earl DeRouen
SUMMERTIME IN HARLEM U.S.A.
Vincent Levy
TEARS (ARE NOT THE ANSWER)
Jimmie Raye
TELL THE TRUTH
Writers: Tennyson Stevens, Nancy Wilson
Performed by: Nancy Wilson
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THIS IS A GOOD TIME FOR LOVE
Danny Taylor, Sande Starzbach
TOMORROW I’LL BE FINE
Troy Robinson, Sylvia Mitchell
TOUR EIFFEL
Joseph Boyer
UP IN ALFRED’S PAD
Alfred Dorsey
WAYFARING STRANGER
Writer: Joe Williams
Performed by: Joe Williams
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WHATEVER YOU SAY, I’LL DO
Vincent Levy, Michael Levy
WHERE IS LOVE
Danny Taylor
WITH MY LOVE
Earl DeRouen
THE WORLD HAS GROWN TOO COLD
Earl DeRouen
YOU HURT ME
Danny Taylor