A Biographical Guide to the Great Jazz and Pop Singers

Will Friedwald offers an illuminating and opinionated guide to the lives and careers of over three hundred influential jazz and pop singers of the twentieth century. This extensive survey covers giants like Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra, alongside lesser-known artists, exploring their contributions to the Great American Songbook and beyond. The book also features extended pieces on foundational figures from blues, gospel, country, rock 'n' roll, and folk-rock, making it an essential resource for music enthusiasts.