History of Jazz Singing: The Voices and the Styles
Did you know that Ella Fitzgerald became known as the “First Lady of Song” in part because of her ability to improvise entire solos using her voice in scat singing? This 8-week course explores how jazz singers shape sound through timing and interpretation. Listening to artists such as Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald invites participants to notice how singers shift a melody by changing rhythm or emphasis. Following these voices across recordings supports learning about how jazz singing develops through listening, imitation, and personal style.
