Singing jazz : the singers and their styles / Bruce Crowther & Mike Pinfold.
| Author/creator | Crowther, Bruce |
| Other author | Pinfold, Mike. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | San Francisco : Miller Freeman ; Emeryville, CA : Distributed by Publishers Group West, 1997. |
| Description | 256 pages, 32 pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | I hear music -- That rhythm man -- You don't learn that in school -- Fine and mellow -- Let the good times roll -- How do they do it that way? -- How high the moon -- Stairway to the stars -- Nice work if you can get it -- A hundred years from today -- A to Z [brief biographies of artists]. |
| Review | This book explores the lives, words, and music of vocalists past and present to portray the diverse and stimulating world of the jazz singer. This book examines the ups and downs of a tough profession: the learning process, be it on the road or in school; the problems of building a repertoire, finding work, travelling, performing in often difficult circumstances; and the struggle for recognition in the world of popular music, where talent and dedication are sometimes not enough. The authors revisit the lives and stylistic innovations of great performers in jazz history to explore the evolution of this influential art form. In addition, many of today's best jazz singers discuss the influences and experiences that have shaped their careers, and provide insight on how the art of jazz singing is evolving today. |
| General note | Originally published: London : Blandford, 1997. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-248) and index. |
| ISBN | 0879305193 |
| ISBN | 9780879305192 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML3561.J3 C76 1997 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |