In the Southern part of the U.S. jazz made its appearance at the beginning of the twentieth century. This musical genre combines many different elements including American music, European music, and African music. Jazz has been built upon improvisations, syncopations,...
Debbie Harry Solo Artist or Band? Both Band Name: Blondie Genre: New Wave, Punk Greatest Hit: 1997, "Heart of Glass" Harry easily is the greatest female punk icon who has ever lived. Her career as Blondie’s lead singer and following solo work are legendary; her video...
The female vocalist has always been an important part of the Jazz movement. Historically speaking Jazz is one of the genres that have welcomed women with open arms from its inception but to be a jazz singer a woman has to be able to bring the whole package. There is...
The Internet is changing everything about how we live our lives. One of the biggest hits was to the music industry. Album sales dropped. Napster sued Metallica yet torrents today stream through the airwaves like rushing snow melt in the spring. But doesn’t art thrive...
Most nightclubs want to have a crowded place every night, which can be difficult if they don’t have multiple musicians to help keep the flair alive. If you are considering jazz singers for a show or gig, you may be wondering how to judge their abilities. Jazz is a...