Jazz Singers - by Scott Yanow (Paperback)

About the Book

Through informative essays and entries on the top 500 singers, "The Jazz Singers" covers the history of jazz singing. In addition to the top 500, this diligently researched compendium also includes entries on jazz vocal groups and a humorous section on unlikely performers who sang jazz at one time. Among the singers discussed are Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, Bing Crosby, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Mel Torme, Diana Krall, Cassandra Wilson, and many, many others.

Book Synopsis

The Jazz Singers is an overview of the great vocalists who have sung jazz. In addition to covering the key singers from the past, Scott Yanow puts a strong emphasis on the current jazz scene where there are scores of talented vocalists. By drawing on original interviews conducted exclusively for this book, along with Yanow's extensive knowledge, The Jazz Singers offers fresh and insightful information in its 521 main entries. Other features include a historical overview, a section on Jazz Vocal Groups, and a comprehensive list of Jazz in Film. This definitive history, covering the years from 1911 to 2007, will be a valuable resource and an enjoyable read for decades to come.

About the Author

Scott Yanow (Burbank, California) has been writing about jazz of all eras and styles since 1975. He has written for virtually all of the significant jazz magazines, including Downbeat, Jazz Times, Jazziz, Coda, Cadence, and the Los Angeles Jazz Scene, and is a major contributor to the All Music Guide to Jazz(978-0-87930-717-2) . It is estimated that he has reviewed more jazz CDs than anyone in history. The Jazz Singers is his 10th book.