Singing Jazz looks at the ups and downs of this tough profession through the eyes of legendary jazz singers, well-established performers, and some newcomers. Drawing on accounts from vocalists of yesterday and today in all major jazz styles, the book explores the musical influences of jazz singing; the learning process, whether on the road or in training; the challenges of building a repertoire, getting gigs, traveling, and performing under sometimes difficult circumstances; and the ongoing struggle for artistic recognition and financial security in the competitive world of popular music. To reveal the roots and evolution of this unique art form, authors Crother and Pinfold revisit the lives, words, and stylistic innovations of great singers in jazz history, including Carmen McRae, Dinah Washington, Mel Torme, Shirley Horn, Ethel Waters, Anita O'Day, and many more. Plus - interviewed especially for Singing Jazz - some of today's best performers illustrate the contemporary view of jazz singing. Kitty Margolis, Mark Murphy, Helen Merrill, Mark Porter, Christine Tyrrell, and many others discuss the influences and experiences that have shaped their singing careers, and share insights on how their art is still evolving today.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Leonard Corporation, Hal
ISBN-10
0879305193
ISBN-13
9780879305192
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1066764
Product Key Features
Book Title
Singing Jazz : the Singers and Their Styles
Author
Bruce Crowther, Mike Pinfold
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Instruction & Study / Voice, Composers & Musicians, Genres & Styles / Jazz
Publication Year
1998
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Music
Number of Pages
290 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
6.2in
Item Weight
16.4 Oz
Additional Product Features
Copyright Date
1997
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
782.4/2/165
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
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