#jazz vocalist

[partyofthemind]

Enjoying Norah Jones's Come Away With Me with an Allagash Coolship Red.

[hezigler]

John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman : Billy Strayhorn's "Lush Life"

Billy Strayhorn (1915 - 1967) was openly gay with Ellington and other musicians but was in the closet with the public. He composed Lush Life when he was only 19 years old. The lyrics came years later in 1949. Musically, it's like an Art Song meets a Jazz Ballad.

[discogodmother]

Nancy Wilson

[projazznet]

Anne Phillips – Born To Be Blue

Even though Anne Phillips had a successful career in music, BORN TO BE BLUE (1959) was the first and only album as a jazz soloist that she recorded during her prime. Afterward she became one of the most respected and in-demand studio performers in the music business in New York City in the ’60s, singing in backing groups on countless recording sessions, as well as writing, arranging and producing commercials. She wouldn’t make her next solo vocal album until 2001! BORN TO BE BLUE finds her in the company of brilliant jazz players, such as guitarist Mundell Lowe, trumpeter Doc Severinsen, bassist Milt Hinton, and drummer Osie Johnson, among others.

Anne Phillips – vocal Kermit Leslie and His Orchestra

[mreiyouscience]

Playlist ~Venus

#1.Joni Mitchell - A Case Of You (2021 Remaster) [Official Audio]

#2.Becca Stevens thinkin bout you

#3.Becca Stevens - Regina (Official Music Video)

#4.BECCA STEVENS - As (Stevie Wonder Cover)

#5.【SMAP】 Dear WOMAN

#6.大河ドラマ「光る君へ」| オープニング (ノンクレジットVer.) メインテーマ | NHK

#7.Disney's Beauty And The Beast | Sneak Peek

[sentim3ntalmood]

I'll always love you, and want you too. How much, you'll never know. Most of all, I miss you so, I'll always love you. I miss you so.

The first post on this blog will be for the king of 20th century pop music— Nat King Cole. Nat King Cole was the first and now longest-running jazz musician to hold a special place in my heart, since my great grandma was his biggest fan.

Nat King Cole exists in most memories as the singer to The Christmas Song (chestnuts roasting on an open fiiire), but less people know he's a pianist as well, even jazz musicians. When I show people his work with the Nat King Cole Trio, they ask me who the pianist is and I still get responses of surprise that they "didn't know he also played piano." I reply with "he was a pianist first and a singer second, too."

It's a shame, really. His gentle style of soloing moves me in ways that the most technically skilled pianists in the world couldn't achieve, just because of the emotion it can convey. His careful, floating comping makes a ballad so listenable, and he was so worthy of that recognition from the jazz community and from the general public.

At the same time, I understand why his voice *became* Nat King Cole. Listening to Nat King Cole makes you feel less alone, like you can so easily relate to what he's singing. His voice convinces me that what he's singing is true, even when he didn't personally experience whatever exactly he was singing about, and even if I haven't experienced what he's singing about. His voice feels like reassurance, like a nice cool pillow to rest your head on.

[randomberlinchick]

Watch "Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong - They Can't Take That Away from Me" on YouTube

And now the soundtrack for my Sunday evening. These two together make me very happy. . . Enjoy the rest of your Sunday and have a good start in the work week. . . or non-work week, as the case may be. 😊

[negrolicity]

Samara Joy “Round Midnight” 11/06/2022

[didierleclair]

[unitedsongbird]

An Evening Space

It's not possible to live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you. Greetings friends and readers! I am pleased to share this moments write-up with you.

So what if we decide to shun egoism and prioritize helping others? This is simply a reminder that the greatest reward isn't necessarily wealth or fame, but being there for others, regardless of whether you receive anything in return.

The song of the moment was recorded by American singer-songwriter, pianist, and storyteller Space Nat. Her contributions in music helps one to heal, relax, and get in touch with their creative side. Let's go explore and discover another talented artist.

[gltsmoking]

"I Thought About You"

Performed by Diane Schuur on the 1993 release "Love Songs"

A breathtaking performance on all levels. Dynamic vocalist and pianist Diane Schuur ("Deedles") is chilling, smoothly wafting vocal phrasing from the soul in this beautiful big band arrangement by Tom Scott of a standard written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Mercer in 1939. The production quality of this piece—for that matter, the entire album—is amazing; I'd call it pristine, and it is impeccably executed by a host of notable talent, including the great Hubert Laws on flute. (see complete listing below)

But, Schuur's vocals! Oh my! And, the meaty growl of the upright bass... And that flute solo! I'm in love!

Diane Schuur—vocals, Tom Scott—all saxes, Hubert Laws—flute, Chuck Domanico—bass, Roger Kellaway—piano, Will Kennedy—drums.

Produced by Tom Scott with Lynne Scott as the associate producer.

[hezigler]

Billie Holiday at George Wein's Storyville (1953)

Live radio broadcast from October 1953.

[tulsajazz]

"Celebrating the Women of Jazz" An International Jazz Day Event! April 30, 2022 7 pm at The NSU Center for the Performing Arts!

“Celebrating the Women of Jazz” An International Jazz Day Event! April 30, 2022 7 pm at The NSU Center for the Performing Arts!

TulsaJazz.com and The Taylor Entertainment Group are thrilled to announce “Celebrating the Women of Jazz” performed by the NSU Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Clark Gibson, featuring Jazz Vocalist and National Recording Artist Cynthia Simmons. This is a free event! The program will feature music from some of the greats like Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, and more. The…

[mreiyouscience]

Playlist〜The Stone Skipper〜

#1 From One Soul to Another

#2 ᐳᐳᐳPlēh

#3 ᐳᐳNemesis

#4 "Kid" (live) - Aaron Parks Little Big

Jacob Collier - WELLLL [Official Music Video]

Becca Stevens & The Secret Trio - California (Live Performance Video)

Becca Stevens & The Secret Trio - We Were Wrong (Official Music Video)

Norah Jones - Running

[discogodmother]

Nancy Wilson