Singing Jazz

The diverse, stimulating world of the jazz singer--where the voice itself is an instrument, and the art of improvisation and self-expression reigns--is explored in this illuminating book. An A-Z reference section includes capsule biographies of such legendary vocalists as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, and Louis Armstrong, as well as discographies of more than 200 jazz singers. 57 photos. 288 pp. NPR sponsorship. Targeted print ads.