Both a striking vocalist and legendary guitarist, songs like “Purple Rain” and “Nothing Compares 2U,” Prince brought incredible artistry to his singing that’s impossible to replicate. 14 of 35 Frank Sinatra Bettman / Getty Images An actor, singer, and godfather of blue-eyed soul, ...
With a voice that's been compared to legends like Billie Holiday, she has emerged as one of the most captivating artists in contemporary jazz. Drawing on influences from various genres, including blues and folk music, her distinctive sound has earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated fan ba...
Holiday found that singing offered her an escape from the tough upbringing she had endured. Her career as a jazz singer began when she was 18 after she had moved to New York and with her unique sound, where she phrased like a horn player, she quickly became a star. Her most famous sin...
Think all-time greats like Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Perry Como and Dean Martin. These famous baritone voice singers had smooth tones – and to say they crooned is almost an understatement. You’ll note as well that many rock singers, past and present, are on this list...
If you thought Aretha Franklin sold a lot of records at 75 million, Frank Sinatra has sold twice as many. He's possibly the most popular and influential singer of the 20th century. You've probably heard of the Rat Pack, a crew of artists that ran the Las Vegas casino venue circuit for...
and jazz arranging brought the world the unique "Ellington" sound that found consummate expression in works like "Mood Indigo," "Sophisticated Lady," and the symphonic suites Black, Brown, and Beige (which he subtitled "a Tone Parallel to the History of the Negro in America") and Harlem (...
1.Frank Sinatra Frank Sinatra was one of the most famous performers of the 20th Century and not just in the jazz world; he was a movie star, TV personality and best-selling singer. It’s perhaps unsurprising that some hardcore jazz enthusiasts argue he shouldn’t be called a jazz singer...
Feels Like Going Home ▶ Brave Young Man ▶ Dragon Song ▶ Runaway Train ▶ The Prayers of St. Regis ▶ The Dungeon ▶ Heaven's Song ▶ Holy Train ▶ Dance with Me ▶ Awake Sweet Dreamer ▶ Jayne Hill ▶ Hurt ▶ Let the Lower Lights Be Burning ▶ Paradise ▶ ...
like The Zombies, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, The Hollies, The Animals, The Yardbirds, Lou Christie, The Bee Gees, Badfinger, and The Everly Brothers can be listed as elements in their singing style. The flavor of the overall sound production from The Vertikals has always had ingredients ...
My major influences have been African-American music that range from various musical genres like Neo-Soul ,Funk ,Jazz ,Gospel, Contemporary RnB, Hip-Hop, Rap, Pop & Broadway.Besides being a self taught western vocalist, Ive been certified by Trinity Guildhall Rockschool – (London) as a ...