Jazz singing can be defined by the instrumental approach to the voice, where the singer can match the instruments in their stylistic approach to the lyrics, improvised or otherwise, or through scat singing; that is, the use of nonsensical meaningless non-morphemic syllables to imitate the sound of instruments.
The ‘roots’ of jazz music were very much vocal, with ‘field hollers’ and ceremonial chants, but whilst the blues maintained a strong vocal...
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Titles:
- Shirley Bassey: Standing Room Only ,
- Karen Akers: On Stage at Wolf Trap ,
- Diane Schuur & the Count Basie Orchestra ,
- Mel Torme: Standing Room Only ,
- Nina Simone: Live ,
- The Ladies Sing Jazz: Vol. 2 ,
- Tony Bennett's New York ,
- Dee Dee Bridgewater: Red Earth: A Malian Journey ,
- Carmen McRae: Live in Montreal ,
- On Stage at World Cafe Live: Rita Coolidge
