The scintillating story of a vibrant and exciting art form.

- Illuminating profiles of legendary artists, including Billie Holiday, Ella Fitgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae, Louis Armstrong, and many more.
- Insights from contemporary masters about the ups and downs of jazz singing today.
- A-to-Z reference section provides capsule biographies and essential recordings for over 200 singers.

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.

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.

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