The Jazz Singers Study Guide
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The Jazz Singers episode features two of the finest jazz singers on the scene today including the true father of “beat box” and GRAMMY award winning recording artist Al Jarreau, and the modern senator of vocal jazz and hippest proponent of the “vocalese” tradition, Kurt Elling. Their insightful and diverse opinions on jazz and jazz singers, along with an unforgettable duet on Dave Brubeck’s "Take Five", make this a magical episode of the 13-show LEGENDS OF JAZZ series. Click here to learn more about these great artists and explore our educational activities and resources.
1 - Jazz Singer LegendsFor more than 100 years, the world’s musical stages have been graced by some of the finest male jazz vocalists. Through their heart wrenching romantic medleys to the soulful, swinging blues, they have proven that the human voice touches us unlike any other instrument. Click here to learn more |
2 - Al JarreauAll about Al Jarreau |
3 - Kurt EllingAll about Kurt Elling |
4 - Guests' Media-ographyDiscography, Bibliography, and Videography |
5 - The Jazz Singers QuizAfter you view The Jazz Singers episode, click here to take the quiz. |
6 - Quiz AnswersAnswers to the Questions |
