Singing jazz : the singers and their styles / Bruce Crowther & Mike Pinfold.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Crowther, Bruce, 1933-2023.

Contributor:

Pinfold, Mike.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jazz musicians--Biography.

Jazz musicians.

Singers--Biography.

Singers.

Jazz--History and criticism.

Jazz.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

256 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

San Francisco : Miller Freeman ; Emeryville, CA : Distributed by Publishers Group West, 1997.

Summary:

This book explores the lives, words, and music of vocalists past and present to portray the diverse and stimulating world of the jazz singer. Singing Jazz 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. Authors Bruce Crowther and Mike Pinfold 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.

Notes:

Originally published: London : Blandford, 1997.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-248) and index.

ISBN:

0879305193

OCLC:

38562293