Articles related to "Jazz Singer"
Ella Fitzgerald with Love
Profiles the achievements, awards and legacy of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the greatest Black American jazz vocalists.
ella fitzgerald • profiles ella fitzgerald • first lady of song • jazz singer • jazz vocalist
Profiles the achievements, awards and legacy of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the greatest Black American jazz vocalists.
ella fitzgerald • profiles ella fitzgerald • first lady of song • jazz singer • jazz vocalist
Bio of Jazz Singer, Jimmy Scott
Singer who has performed and recorded with the greatest artists in Jazz, and attracted a worldwide audience for his unique and soulful interpretations of classic songs.
jazz singer jimmy scott • american jazz singer • falling in love is wonderful • all the way • jazz legend
Singer who has performed and recorded with the greatest artists in Jazz, and attracted a worldwide audience for his unique and soulful interpretations of classic songs.
jazz singer jimmy scott • american jazz singer • falling in love is wonderful • all the way • jazz legend
Rosemary Clooney's Life Described in New Book
Rosemary Clooney achieved huge success, but her life contained many problems. Her new autobiography reports the highs and the lows.
rosemary clooney • jazz singer • show business • celebrities
Rosemary Clooney achieved huge success, but her life contained many problems. Her new autobiography reports the highs and the lows.
rosemary clooney • jazz singer • show business • celebrities
The Jazz Singer
Jolson sings again in the 80th anniversary edition of this seminal film
jazz singer • al jolson • warner bros • vitaphone • dvd
Jolson sings again in the 80th anniversary edition of this seminal film
jazz singer • al jolson • warner bros • vitaphone • dvd
The Jazz Singers
Dianne Reeves brings jazz to the big screen in Good Night And Good Luck - others, though, were there before her.
dianne • reeves • good • night • and
Dianne Reeves brings jazz to the big screen in Good Night And Good Luck - others, though, were there before her.
dianne • reeves • good • night • and
Ella Fitzgerald Biography
'The First Lady of Song' is known for her sweet jazz and sultry ballads, peerless vocal technique and wide vocal range.
ella fitzgerald biography • first lady of song • american jazz singer • ella fitzgerald grammy awards • jazz bands
'The First Lady of Song' is known for her sweet jazz and sultry ballads, peerless vocal technique and wide vocal range.
ella fitzgerald biography • first lady of song • american jazz singer • ella fitzgerald grammy awards • jazz bands
As The Stars Turn (Part Two of Two)
An analysis of the 1952 classic MGM musical, "Singin' In the Rain," focusing on the film's adherence to early Hollywood and vaudeville traditions.
american musical theater • gene kelly • debbie reynolds • donald o'connor
An analysis of the 1952 classic MGM musical, "Singin' In the Rain," focusing on the film's adherence to early Hollywood and vaudeville traditions.
american musical theater • gene kelly • debbie reynolds • donald o'connor
Album Features Ben Folds A Capella Arrangements
Ben Folds enlists the assistance of some of the country's top college a capella groups to create new interpretations of his catalog.
ben folds • piano rock • a capella musical arrangements • easy listening • vocal performance
Ben Folds enlists the assistance of some of the country's top college a capella groups to create new interpretations of his catalog.
ben folds • piano rock • a capella musical arrangements • easy listening • vocal performance
Choice Cuts: April 2002
Making the cut this month are The Maroons, Brendan Benson, Cookie, Christy McWilson, Burd Early, Mother Goose, Brooke Sofferman, Cara Luft, and Great Big Sea.
adam mckibbin • choice cuts • indie music • music reviews • new music
Making the cut this month are The Maroons, Brendan Benson, Cookie, Christy McWilson, Burd Early, Mother Goose, Brooke Sofferman, Cara Luft, and Great Big Sea.
adam mckibbin • choice cuts • indie music • music reviews • new music
Muppet Season 2 released!
After two years of rumours, The Walt Disney Company finally announces when they will release The Muppet Show Season 2 on DVD. Also, the complete guest star list.
the muppet show season 2 • jim henson • kermit the frog • the walt disney company • don knotts
After two years of rumours, The Walt Disney Company finally announces when they will release The Muppet Show Season 2 on DVD. Also, the complete guest star list.
the muppet show season 2 • jim henson • kermit the frog • the walt disney company • don knotts
Academy Presents a Program on the History of Sound in Early Motion Pictures
The Science and Technology Council of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present "A Century of Sound," on September 15 in the Academy's Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood.
academy awards • oscars • actor • acting • actress
The Science and Technology Council of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present "A Century of Sound," on September 15 in the Academy's Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood.
academy awards • oscars • actor • acting • actress
High Notes Are Murder by Barbara Reed
A musical mystery,A musical mystery
mystery • music • jazz • review • mystery
A musical mystery,A musical mystery
mystery • music • jazz • review • mystery
Camika Spencer Breaks Loose, A Review
A review of Camika Spencer's first novel, When All Hell Breaks Loose.
black literature • african american literature • villard books • greg alston • relationships
A review of Camika Spencer's first novel, When All Hell Breaks Loose.
black literature • african american literature • villard books • greg alston • relationships
D.C. Festively Kicks Off National Poetry Month
As National Poetry Month kicks off in April, Washington D.C. will feature a block party dedicated to the spoken and written word. On Saturday, April 3, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library will block off the street outside for “Taking Poetry to the Street,” an all-day street festival featuring local poets, musicians and spoken word artists.
poetry • d.c. • cherry blossom festival • cynthia lin • martin luther king jr. memorial library
As National Poetry Month kicks off in April, Washington D.C. will feature a block party dedicated to the spoken and written word. On Saturday, April 3, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library will block off the street outside for “Taking Poetry to the Street,” an all-day street festival featuring local poets, musicians and spoken word artists.
poetry • d.c. • cherry blossom festival • cynthia lin • martin luther king jr. memorial library
Escher String Quartet
What does M.C. Escher's detailed paintings of interlocking birds and fish have to do with string quartet chamber music? A lot, according to one young ensemble.
escher string quartet • adam barnett-hartt • wu jie • pierre lapointe • andrew janss
What does M.C. Escher's detailed paintings of interlocking birds and fish have to do with string quartet chamber music? A lot, according to one young ensemble.
escher string quartet • adam barnett-hartt • wu jie • pierre lapointe • andrew janss
Groove Bell Stage Is Where It's At!
The Scene Bell stage has proven itself the place to be for party monsters on a tight budget while visiting Montreal's Jazz Festival 2009
aussie's blue king brown • montreal's jazz festival 2009 • the heavy at montreal's jazz festival 2009 • the groove bell stage at montreal's jazz fest 2009 • curumin and the heavy at jazz fest
The Scene Bell stage has proven itself the place to be for party monsters on a tight budget while visiting Montreal's Jazz Festival 2009
aussie's blue king brown • montreal's jazz festival 2009 • the heavy at montreal's jazz festival 2009 • the groove bell stage at montreal's jazz fest 2009 • curumin and the heavy at jazz fest
National Portrait Gallery Shows to March 2010
Exhibitions at London's National Portrait Gallery feature famous scientists, the musician George Melly, sculptor John Gibbons, and super-model/actress, Twiggy.
national portrait gallery exhibitions • twiggy super-model leslie hornby • cecil beaton • norman parkinson • bryan adams
Exhibitions at London's National Portrait Gallery feature famous scientists, the musician George Melly, sculptor John Gibbons, and super-model/actress, Twiggy.
national portrait gallery exhibitions • twiggy super-model leslie hornby • cecil beaton • norman parkinson • bryan adams
She Gives Us Fever
Peggy Lee is a classic dame with elegant sex appeal. Even the big boys like Duke Ellington and Sinatra thought so!
peggy lee • cocktail culture • jazz
Peggy Lee is a classic dame with elegant sex appeal. Even the big boys like Duke Ellington and Sinatra thought so!
peggy lee • cocktail culture • jazz
Academy Awards History and Trivia
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will shortly name the 2008 nominees for the Oscars. Now's time to test your knowledge of winners from the 1920s & 1930s.
academy awards history • academy award trivia • past oscar winners • motion picture history • academy of motion picture arts sciences
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will shortly name the 2008 nominees for the Oscars. Now's time to test your knowledge of winners from the 1920s & 1930s.
academy awards history • academy award trivia • past oscar winners • motion picture history • academy of motion picture arts sciences
Art Deco Movement
From New York's Chrysler Building to Lalique's creations in glass - the influence of the Art Deco Movement spread around the world.
what is art deco? • places to see art deco buildings • art deco in new york • art deco in paris • art deco in london
From New York's Chrysler Building to Lalique's creations in glass - the influence of the Art Deco Movement spread around the world.
what is art deco? • places to see art deco buildings • art deco in new york • art deco in paris • art deco in london
Australia's Hottest Music Festivals
Summer is nearly here and the music is pumping in Australia as fans get ready to rock at some of the hottest music festivals in the country.
rock music festivals in australia • australian music festivals • big day out australia • homebake festival in sydney • tickets rock music festivals
Summer is nearly here and the music is pumping in Australia as fans get ready to rock at some of the hottest music festivals in the country.
rock music festivals in australia • australian music festivals • big day out australia • homebake festival in sydney • tickets rock music festivals
Billie Holiday, A Seminal Jazz Artist
Billie Holiday learned to sing Jazz, as a child, by listening to the recordings of Louis Armstrong and Bessie Smith. She possessed an innate sense of jazz phrasing.
billie holiday • billie holiday songs • lady sings the blues • billie • billie holiday jazz
Billie Holiday learned to sing Jazz, as a child, by listening to the recordings of Louis Armstrong and Bessie Smith. She possessed an innate sense of jazz phrasing.
billie holiday • billie holiday songs • lady sings the blues • billie • billie holiday jazz
Boosey & Hawkes: The Publishing Story
Boosey & Hawkes is one of the premiere music publishing companies in the world today. It publishes the classical, jazz, and serious music catalogues of revered composers
boosey • hawkes • history of boosey • history of hawkes • john boosey
Boosey & Hawkes is one of the premiere music publishing companies in the world today. It publishes the classical, jazz, and serious music catalogues of revered composers
boosey • hawkes • history of boosey • history of hawkes • john boosey
Cape Town Book Fair 2009 Kid's Activities
There are loads of fun events planned for children at the 2009 Cape Town Book Fair.
cape town book fair • activities for kids • children’s program • children’s programme • kidz zone
There are loads of fun events planned for children at the 2009 Cape Town Book Fair.
cape town book fair • activities for kids • children’s program • children’s programme • kidz zone
Costa Serena Sets Sail
Extravagant design themes run through the new Costa Serena to create a busy, lively and occasionally eye-opening ship
costa cruises • carnival cruise line • joe farcus • costa serena • samsara spa
Extravagant design themes run through the new Costa Serena to create a busy, lively and occasionally eye-opening ship
costa cruises • carnival cruise line • joe farcus • costa serena • samsara spa
Danny Glover - A Smiling Humanitarian
Overcoming many obstacles, Danny has won numerous acting awards.
danny daniel glover • black actors workshop american conservatory theate • escape from alcatraz • places in the heart 1984 • the color purple 1985
Overcoming many obstacles, Danny has won numerous acting awards.
danny daniel glover • black actors workshop american conservatory theate • escape from alcatraz • places in the heart 1984 • the color purple 1985
First Oscar Winners
Only 14 statuettes were handed out, but the recipients - Louis Milestone, Janet Gaynor & Charles Chaplin, among them - are still well known to classic movie fans today.
first oscar winners • first academy awards • academy award nominees • academy award winning • academy award winners
Only 14 statuettes were handed out, but the recipients - Louis Milestone, Janet Gaynor & Charles Chaplin, among them - are still well known to classic movie fans today.
first oscar winners • first academy awards • academy award nominees • academy award winning • academy award winners
Movie Review: Sita Sings the Blues
Nina Paley's Sita Sings the Blues is a bittersweet and witty tale of modern-day heartbreak juxtaposed against the ancient tragedy of the Ramayana. 9/10.
sita sings the blues • animated movie • review • nina paley • annette hanshaw
Nina Paley's Sita Sings the Blues is a bittersweet and witty tale of modern-day heartbreak juxtaposed against the ancient tragedy of the Ramayana. 9/10.
sita sings the blues • animated movie • review • nina paley • annette hanshaw
Norah Jones: Not Too Late
3/5: Norah Jones treads familiar territory with her latest release, Not Too Late. This time, however, she's singing her own songs and giving listeners a few surprises.
norah jones • not too late • album review • review • jazz
3/5: Norah Jones treads familiar territory with her latest release, Not Too Late. This time, however, she's singing her own songs and giving listeners a few surprises.
norah jones • not too late • album review • review • jazz
Origin of the word jazz
Have you ever pondered on the origin of the word <I>jazz</I>? Well this article sort of creams up all the major theories of evolution of the word <I>jazz</I> and the controversies pertaining to it. ,Have you ever pondered on the origin of the word <I>jazz</I>? Well this article sort of creams up all the major theories of evolution of the word <I>jazz</I> and the controversies pertaining to it.
jazz • ragtime • jazz age • new orleans jazz • swingin' jazz
Have you ever pondered on the origin of the word <I>jazz</I>? Well this article sort of creams up all the major theories of evolution of the word <I>jazz</I> and the controversies pertaining to it. ,Have you ever pondered on the origin of the word <I>jazz</I>? Well this article sort of creams up all the major theories of evolution of the word <I>jazz</I> and the controversies pertaining to it.
jazz • ragtime • jazz age • new orleans jazz • swingin' jazz
Rosemary Clooney, An Enduring Girl Singer
Rosemary Clooney's smooth, rich, vocal styling and her saucy, comedic phrasing captivated Jazz and Pop music audiences for over fifty-seven years.
rosemary clooney • george clooney • come on a my house • rosemary clooney mambo italiano • rosemary clooney music
Rosemary Clooney's smooth, rich, vocal styling and her saucy, comedic phrasing captivated Jazz and Pop music audiences for over fifty-seven years.
rosemary clooney • george clooney • come on a my house • rosemary clooney mambo italiano • rosemary clooney music
Si*Se
This Latin-house band from New York City will make you laugh, cry, dance, and shake your booty.
new york city • aire • drum-n-bass • bossanova • ryan farley
This Latin-house band from New York City will make you laugh, cry, dance, and shake your booty.
new york city • aire • drum-n-bass • bossanova • ryan farley
The Best Jazz Venues in Europe
Europe is a Jazz lover's paradise with excellent clubs in each major city. Here is a guide to the finest, quirkiest and most exciting Jazz venues on offer.
jazz clubs in europe • european jazz venues • live jazz in europe • nights out in europe • nightlife in paris
Europe is a Jazz lover's paradise with excellent clubs in each major city. Here is a guide to the finest, quirkiest and most exciting Jazz venues on offer.
jazz clubs in europe • european jazz venues • live jazz in europe • nights out in europe • nightlife in paris
US Library of Congress Film Registry
The United States Library of Congress is ensuring that movies that showcase the best and most significant aspects of the American film experience will be preserved.
library of congress film registry • film vault • national film registry • protecting and preserving • american films
The United States Library of Congress is ensuring that movies that showcase the best and most significant aspects of the American film experience will be preserved.
library of congress film registry • film vault • national film registry • protecting and preserving • american films
Valentine’s Day Dances
Spend this weekend dancing the night away, enjoying musicals or learning some sexy moves to surprise your significant other
dance events valentines day toronto • valentines day • things to do in valentines • toronto dance • salsa
Spend this weekend dancing the night away, enjoying musicals or learning some sexy moves to surprise your significant other
dance events valentines day toronto • valentines day • things to do in valentines • toronto dance • salsa
When You Want Your Kids to Scat
Scat is a way of singing the melody of a song without using the words, and It's a lot of fun for adults to do with kids. Here's a way to get started.
jazz • how to sing • scat • scat singing • louis armstrong
Scat is a way of singing the melody of a song without using the words, and It's a lot of fun for adults to do with kids. Here's a way to get started.
jazz • how to sing • scat • scat singing • louis armstrong
Be Kind, Rewind Movie Review
Jack Black, Mos Def, Danny Glover, Mia Farrow and Melonie Diaz star in a film with huge comedy potential but ends up being sentimental
be kind rewind • be kind • rewind • jack black • mos def
Jack Black, Mos Def, Danny Glover, Mia Farrow and Melonie Diaz star in a film with huge comedy potential but ends up being sentimental
be kind rewind • be kind • rewind • jack black • mos def
Hollywood Producer Darryl F. Zanuck
Darryl F. Zanuck (1902-1979) was born with a great talent: He knew how to run a movie studio and produce classic films.
darryl zanuck • twentieth century fox • hollywood studios • richard zanuck • the longest day
Darryl F. Zanuck (1902-1979) was born with a great talent: He knew how to run a movie studio and produce classic films.
darryl zanuck • twentieth century fox • hollywood studios • richard zanuck • the longest day
John Hubley - An Animator and His Background
John Hubley is one of the most influential animators in history. His Wisconsin upbringing lead him to art school, and eventually The Walt Disney Company.
disney • john hubley • faith hubley • animation • animator
John Hubley is one of the most influential animators in history. His Wisconsin upbringing lead him to art school, and eventually The Walt Disney Company.
disney • john hubley • faith hubley • animation • animator
Make a French Mother's Day Card
Celebrate Mother's Day like you're in France. Moms everywhere will love a unique card with meaningful sayings and quotes en français.
french mother's day card • mothers day in france • french mother's day greeting • homemade mother's day card • fete des meres card
Celebrate Mother's Day like you're in France. Moms everywhere will love a unique card with meaningful sayings and quotes en français.
french mother's day card • mothers day in france • french mother's day greeting • homemade mother's day card • fete des meres card
Silent Film in the Sound Era
The first half of Pixar's WALL-E harkens back to cinema's silent era in the best possible way -- with stylized images in the place of ordinary dialogue to tell its story.
modern movies • silent film • sound era • cinema • talkie
The first half of Pixar's WALL-E harkens back to cinema's silent era in the best possible way -- with stylized images in the place of ordinary dialogue to tell its story.
modern movies • silent film • sound era • cinema • talkie
Talvin Singh Quietly Releases New Album
Talvin Singh's new album is good. So why hasn't anyone heard about it?
talvin singh • bhangra • house • indian • sitar
Talvin Singh's new album is good. So why hasn't anyone heard about it?
talvin singh • bhangra • house • indian • sitar
The History of Silent Films
After World War I, movies began to replace Vaudeville as America's favorite form of entertainment.
the history of silent films • entertainment in the roaring twenties • movies without sound • selling movie tickets • the studio system
After World War I, movies began to replace Vaudeville as America's favorite form of entertainment.
the history of silent films • entertainment in the roaring twenties • movies without sound • selling movie tickets • the studio system
Writing the Nonsense Song
Who needs words? Here are a few ideas to get you to finish that pesky line or chorus that just seems to defy your vocabulary, Thesaurus and rhyming dictionary.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "music composition"
Who needs words? Here are a few ideas to get you to finish that pesky line or chorus that just seems to defy your vocabulary, Thesaurus and rhyming dictionary.
"cindy lee haddock" • songwriting • "music writing" • "music composition"
Casting the Frog Princess
Here's a game: tell us who you would cast in Disney's next animated film, The Frog Princess. Find out who or what the Mouse House is looking for.
the frog princess • disney • ron clements • john musker • animation
Here's a game: tell us who you would cast in Disney's next animated film, The Frog Princess. Find out who or what the Mouse House is looking for.
the frog princess • disney • ron clements • john musker • animation
Clark Gable, William Holden, Buster Keaton
Biographies of the movies, awards, and private lives of some of the greatest film stars of 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s Hollywood.
clark gable • rhett butler • william holden • al jolson • buster keaton
Biographies of the movies, awards, and private lives of some of the greatest film stars of 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s Hollywood.
clark gable • rhett butler • william holden • al jolson • buster keaton
Exotic Paris Part II: African Roots
This is the second article in a series introducing visitors to Paris' ethnic diversity.
paris • france • french • black • african
This is the second article in a series introducing visitors to Paris' ethnic diversity.
paris • france • french • black • african
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