As Though I Had Wings
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The late jazz legend offers his memories of the jazz scene of the 1950s and his decline from drug use in the early 1960s
Chet Baker fue un trompetista, fliscornista y cantante de jazz estadounidense que alcanzó la fama en la década de 1950 como una figura destacada del cool jazz. Su música se caracterizaba por un tono relajado, incluso melancólico, y su atractivo aspecto, combinado con una voz íntima, también atrajo la atención en la música popular. Sin embargo, la carrera de Baker se vio gravemente obstaculizada por la adicción a las drogas, que lo llevó a prisión en la década de 1960. Su estilo distintivo y su interpretación conmovedora dejaron una marca imborrable en la música jazzística.



The late jazz legend offers his memories of the jazz scene of the 1950s and his decline from drug use in the early 1960s
The Jazz Singer's Handbook provides an inspiring and practical window of insight into the world of professional jazz singing. Drawing upon an impressive career as an arranger, teacher, singer, pianist, and clinician, Michele Weir (faculty, UCLA) has distilled her experiences and observations into two handbook the artistry and the mastery of singing jazz. Also included is a jazz chord library, a professional resource guide, a review of music fundamentals, and an index of terms and symbols. The online audio includes sing-along tracks for standard songs, many of which are in two keys for different voice ranges, plus recorded examples of the performance and arranging concepts presented in the text.