How to get into vocal jazz
vocal jazz: instrumental approach to the voice, where the singer can match the instruments in their stylistic approach to the lyrics, improvised or otherwise, or through scat singing northsound.fm covers 40 vocal jazz artists with curated starting points for each.
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Common questions
What's the best way to get into vocal jazz?
Start with Billie Holiday's "All or Nothing at All". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into vocal jazz.
Who are the best vocal jazz artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for vocal jazz include Billie Holiday, Connie Francis and Monica Zetterlund. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is vocal jazz?
instrumental approach to the voice, where the singer can match the instruments in their stylistic approach to the lyrics, improvised or otherwise, or through scat singing