Bruce Crowther
The Jazz Singers - From Ragtime To New Wave
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- Primary Artist
- Bruce Crowther / Mike Pinfold
- Description
- Paperback edition, spine wear, dog eared front cover, other cover blemishes. Inside paes are in better condition than the covers. The Jazz Singers: 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. Single item, ships for same rate as 2 records.
- Genres
- Blues, Post-War Blues, Pre-War Jazz Paper Items Popular & Vocal, Pre-War
- Format
- Unknown