WHAT IS JAZZ?
Jazz is a music genre that originated in the African-American communities of New Orleans.
Jazz is characterized by swing and blue notes, complex chords, call and response vocals, polyrhythms and improvisation
Some singers like to emulate jazz instrumentalists, taking improvised ‘scat’ solos, whilst others prefer to just focus on their interpretation of the melody and words.
LIST OF FEMALE JAZZ SINGERS
LIST OF MALE JAZZ SINGERS
WHAT IS SAMBA?
WHAT IS BOSSA NOVA?
Bossa Nova is a blend of samba rhythms, sophisticated Brazilian tradition of song composition, and west coast style of modern Jazz. Relaxed tempos, sophisticated harmonies, and a cool, cerebral emotional atmosphere.
Bossa nova is most commonly performed on the nylon-string classical guitar, played with the fingers rather than with a pick.