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Scat and Bebop Singers

Tuesday Open Thread: Scat and Bebop Singers

May 19, 2015 by pragobots 195 Comments

Joyce Cobb (born June 2, 1945 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma) is an American singer specializing in jazz and R&B. She is closely associated with traditional blues and jazz artists, most specifically being in the style and lineage of Memphis Minnie, Bessie Smith,Billie Holiday, and Sarah Vaughn. She has a wide ranging career as an award-winning solo artist and vocalist, having … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: Scat and Bebop Singers

Monday Open Thread: Scat and Bebop Singers

May 18, 2015 by pragobots 165 Comments

This week's open thread will highlight the talents of some lesser know scat and bebop singers. Betty Carter (born Lillie Mae Jones, May 16, 1929 – September 26, 1998) was an American jazz singer known for herimprovisational technique, scatting and other complex musical abilities that demonstrated her vocal talent and imaginative interpretation of lyrics and melodies. The … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Scat and Bebop Singers

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