Jazz Singing: A Guide to Pedagogy and Performance - Hardcover

by Tish Oney (Author)

Tish Oney merges the worlds of jazz and classical singing in a comprehensive guide for those teaching and singing jazz. Legendary jazz singers' performance strategies are discussed providing unique insights. Jazz Singing combines jazz stylization and improvisational techniques with classic voice pedagogy to outline a method that builds the jazz voice upon a strong foundation of proper alignment, efficient breathing, healthy phonation, a clear understanding of vocal anatomy, and the physics of singing. Various strategies to enhance improvisation and artistry are presented, and mindful coordination of all aspects is emphasized to create authentic, healthy jazz singing in this groundbreaking book.

Author Biography

Tish Oney has headlined with symphony orchestras, big bands, and jazz combos throughout the world and has recorded five albums as leader. Possessing a doctorate in jazz from University of Southern California, this internationally acclaimed jazz singer, musicologist, arranger, composer, and conductor has served several institutions as professor and visiting artist. She writes a column titled "Anatomy of a Standard" for All About Jazz and authored Peggy Lee: A Century of Song.