Queen of Bebop: The Musical Lives of Sarah Vaughan
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (538 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1538419017 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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Hayes takes us on Vaughan's journey from shy church girl to the sassy, masterful musician's singer she became. In respectfully treating Vaughn's unflagging artistry, drive, and the social justice stakes involved in working within and against the new kinds of hit-making strategies and technologies, Hayes' treatment lifts us beyond the bop/pop divide.'' --(Sherrie Tucker, author of Dance Floor Democracy)''With an eye for detail and an ear for nuance, Elaine M. ''A lively and moving portrait of the passionate and tenacious jazz singer. traces Vaughan's life and its intersection of music with race and gender.'' (Library Journal)''You may think you know Sarah Vaughan, but this book reveal
Elaine Hayes holds a doctorate in music history and is a recognized expert on Sarah Vaughan and women in jazz. She served as the editor of Earshot Jazz and a contributing writer to Seattle magazine. She lives in Seattle with her husband and son.
She follows Vaughan from her hometown of Newark, New Jersey, and her first performances at the Apollo, to the Waldorf Astoria and on to the world stage, breathing life into a thrilling time in American music nearly lost to us today.Equal parts biography, criticism, and American success story, Queen of Bebop is the definitive biography of a hugely influential artist. Sarah Vaughan, a pivotal figure in the formation of bebop, influenced a broad array of singers who followed in her wake, yet the breadth and depth of her impact -- not just as an