Jazz Singing - America''s Great Voices From Bessie Smith to Bebop and Beyond

This comprehensive study of jazz singing is a revelation to anyone who owns at least one jazz recording and a must for the serious jazz enthusiast. Friedwald traces the growth and development of jazz, discusses performers who have never been thought of as jazz singers, and looks at contemporary artists who have incorporated jazz into their music. 16-page insert.

About the author

Will Friedwald is the author of The Warner Bros. Cartoons, Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies, and Sinatra! The Song Is You.

Summary

This book is an overview of jazz and jazz-influenced pop singers. Among the major figures discussed are Armstrong, Crosby, Holiday, Fitzgerald, Sinatra, Eckstine, Vaughan, Torme and Bennett, along with descriptions of the contributions of secondary and forgotten talents.

Product details

• Authors: Will Friedwald, Friedwald Will
• Publisher: Perseus Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.08.1996
• EAN: 9780306807121
• ISBN: 978-0-306-80712-1
• No. of pages: 540
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > General, dictionaries; Jazz, USA, Blues, Rock, Rock & Pop music, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / General, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Rock, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Jazz, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Blues, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Pop Vocal, United States of America, USA, Pop Music, Popular Music