Results for "Carmen McRae"

Hilary Kole: Versatile, Sweet and Jazzy

by R.J. DeLuke
September 14, 2010

When Hilary Kole sings, she can become one of the ideal subjects for the “what is jazz singing" discussion that has gone on for decades. She sings clear and cleanly, with a sure tone and an attractive sound. She's done cabaret and her voice is perfectly suited for it. But she sings with small jazz groups ...

Giacomo Gates: An Unconventional Backstory

by Sean Dietrich
July 21, 2010

Giacomo Gates brings a rich, full-bodied timbre to the vocal jazz table. His pure vocalese approach has earned him lauds among critics, who hail him a champion artist in the modern jazz genre. He's been performing alongside the most recognized artists in the industry, using only his voice to produce a broad range of spectral color. ...

Continuum, A Journey Through Jazz: Episode 14, "Sultry Sirens, Part 2"

July 13, 2010

Soulandjazz.com Presents: Continuum--A Journey Through Jazz Episode 14: “Sultry Sirens, Part 2" Hosted and Produced by J. Scott Fugate, “The Jazz Evangelist" As always, the show is free, absolutely legal, fun for the whole family, and available for listening right now, right here. This week's journey continues with a summer serenade by the sultry ...

Dana Lauren: It's You Or No One

by Woodrow Wilkins
June 6, 2010

It's impossible to predict when chance will smile favorably, so it's important to be prepared for when that opportunity arrives. Vocalist Dana Lauren seized chance by the proverbial throat when, at the age of 17, she met Arturo Sandoval at a jazz festival. That encounter led to Lauren performing with Sandoval at his Miami club, and ...

Take Five With Antoinette Montague

by AAJ Staff
May 17, 2010

Meet Antoinette Montague:Antoinette Montague likes to say she simply sings “people music." Make no mistake about it, she is a jazz singer through and through, but one who pushes the genre's boundaries. On her new recording, Behind the Smile, Montague sings classic jazz standards (new and old), resurrects lovely-but-obscure melodies, blends in blues and ...

Lady Day: The Many Faces of Billie Holiday

by Ken Dryden
May 16, 2010

Billie Holiday Lady Day: The Many Faces of Billie Holiday Naxos 2009 Billie Holiday has long been acknowledged as one of the greatest jazz vocalists of all time. With her extensive catalogue of recordings for several labels, Holiday's music has been readily accessible though relatively little live footage with audio ...

Carrie Wicks: I'll Get Around to It

by Dan McClenaghan
May 8, 2010

In the crowded and talent-filled lady jazz vocalist field, standing apart is no small feat. Some natural vocal chops, combined with a bunch of hard work and a good backing band, can make for a very viable artistic effort, and there are a lot of those around. But a very workable artistic effort is not enough. ...

Jazz Musician of the Day: Carmen McRae

April 8, 2010

All About Jazz is celebrating Carmen McRae's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Carmen McRaeCarmen McRae - vocalist, pianist, recording artist (1920-1994) Considered by jazz aficionados to be among the top ten female vocalists of all time, Carmen McRae\'s distinctive behind-the-beat phrasing, impeccable vocal control, and witty... more ...

I'm In The Mood For Love & A Hundred Years From Today

Featuring the music of Carmen McRae
Duration: 7:33
April 8, 2010

Take Five With Connie Lansberg

by AAJ Staff
February 26, 2010

Meet Connie Lansberg: Connie Lansberg is a singer/songwriter who performs original folk/pop-jazz and smooth jazz. She is a vocal interpreter of the wonderful stories told by the American Songbook and beyond. She uses her voice in such a way as to reveal and tease out even the most subtle of nuances that define these ...