Will Friedwald writes about jazz and popular music. He is the author of books such as A Biographical Guide to the Great Jazz and Pop Singers and Straighten up and Fly Right. His writing explores the lives and careers of significant musical artists.
A Biographical Guide to the Great Jazz and Pop Singers
A Biographical Guide to the Great Jazz and Pop Singers
Synopsis
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.
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Ella FitzgeraldSupporting
Louis ArmstrongSupporting
Frank SinatraSupporting
Judy GarlandSupporting
Jeri SouthernSupporting
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Edition
A Biographical Guide to the Great Jazz and Pop SingersKindle, 2010
832 pages
Random House Digital Inc.Language: EnglishISBN: 978030737989422 editions available
