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Tuesday Open Thread: Scat and Bebop Singers
Bulee "Slim" Gaillard (January 4, 1916 – February 26, 1991), also known as McVouty, was an American jazz singer, songwriter, guitarist, pianist, and vibraphonist, noted for his vocalese singing and word play in a language he called "Vout". (In addition to speaking eight other languages, Gaillard wrote a dictionary for his own constructed language.) … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: Scat and Bebop Singers
Monday Afternoon Thread: Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong Week
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Monday Open Thread: Scat and Bebop Singers
This week's open thread will highlight the talents of some lesser known scat and bebop singers. Betty Carter (born Lillie Mae Jones, May 16, 1929 – September 26, 1998) was an American jazz singer known for her improvisational technique, scatting and other complex musical abilities that demonstrated her vocal talent and imaginative interpretation of lyrics and … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Scat and Bebop Singers
Sunday Afternoon Thread: Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong Week
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