Queen of Bebop: The Musical Lives of Sarah Vaughan
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (810 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01MAXOTQB |
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| Number of Pages | : | 599 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-02-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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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.
Queen of Bebop brilliantly chronicles the life of jazz singer Sarah Vaughan, one of the most influential and innovative musicians of the twentieth century and a pioneer of women’s and civil rightsSarah 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 artist, but also as an African-American woman—remain overlooked. Drawing from a wealth of sources as well as on exclusive interviews with Vaughan’s friends and former colleagues, Queen of Bebop unravels the many myths and misunderstandings that have surrounded Vaughan while offering insights into this notoriously private woman, her creative process, and, ultimately, her genius. Hayes deftly traces the influence that Vaughan’s singing had on the perception and appreciatio
''A lively and moving portrait of the passionate and tenacious jazz singer. Queen of Bebop is a much-needed addition to music scholarship.'' (Tammy Kernodle, author of Soul on Soul: The Life and Music of Mary Lou Williams)''A richly contextualized and beautifully researched listening guide for the career of Sarah Vaughn. Hayes gracefully narrates Vaughan's life… a detailed look at a fearless singer who constantly moved into new musical territories and left a legacy for younger musicians.'' (Publishers Weekly, Starred Review)''Inspiring. Hayes takes us on Vaughan's journey from shy church girl to the sassy, masterful ''musician's singe