The Jazz Singer's Handbook provides an inspiring and practical window of insight into the world of professional jazz singing. Drawing upon an impressive career as an arranger, teacher, singer, pianist, and clinician, Michele Weir (faculty, UCLA) has distilled her experiences and observations into two handbook the artistry and the mastery of singing jazz. Also included is a jazz chord library, a professional resource guide, a review of music fundamentals, and an index of terms and symbols. The online audio includes sing-along tracks for standard songs, many of which are in two keys for different voice ranges, plus recorded examples of the performance and arranging concepts presented in the text.
Nina Simone Book order (chronological)
This artist, known by her stage name, was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement. Though she resisted categorization, her music spanned jazz, soul, folk, R&B, gospel, and pop, all grounded in classical training. Her distinctive vocal style was marked by intense passion and a wide range, capable of shifting fluidly between emotions from exuberant joy to tragic melancholy. Her music and message left an indelible mark on African-American culture, continuing to influence numerous contemporary artists and frequently featured in soundtracks and remixes.
I Put A Spell On You
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
The mesmerizing autobiography of one of the most revered soul, jazz, and blues divas of our time-the late Nina Simone schovat popis
Meine schwarze Seele
- 270 pages
- 10 hours of reading