Ella Fitzgerald is a jazz music legend, considered one of the greatest singers of all time. Born in 1917 in
Category: Vocal jazz
Vocal jazz is a style of jazz in which the singer is considered a musical instrument in his or her own right.
Jazz singers often use scatting techniques to improvise melodies and rhythms, and use rhythmic variations to explore the expressive possibilities of the voice.
The lyrics of jazz songs are often sophisticated and poetic, and jazz singers seek to convey the emotion and personal interpretation of the song. Notable vocal jazz artists include Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Nat King Cole and Louis Armstrong. Vocal jazz remains a popular and influential style in jazz music today.
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Lady in Satin – Billie Holiday
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In the Wee Small Hours – Frank Sinatra
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