Alexis Cole: Teaching & Learning
Alexis Cole represents a new generation of jazz artists and entrepreneurs forced by a worldwide pandemic to help themselves and their community. The new world … Read More “Alexis Cole: Teaching & Learning”
Roseanna Vitro
Roseanna Vitro is a jazz vocalist who has released 14 albums on the Concord, Telarc, Challenge, and Motéma labels—achieving a Grammy nomination in 2010 for The Music of Randy Newman—and has toured as a featured artist on every continent but Antarctica, including two tours as a Jazz Ambassador for the U.S. State Department. Also an educator, she taught college-level courses for New Jersey City University, SUNY Purchase, and NJPAC over the course of 20 years. As a jazz advocate, she has produced records for fellow musicians, chaired seminars, lectured and presented clinics globally, and regularly interviews other singers for JazzTimes; a full list of her JT columns is here. Contact her at RoseannaVitro.com.
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Veronica Swift: The Real Deal
Veronica Swift’s raw talent was derived from the perfect blend of nature and nurture. She’s the daughter of pianist Hod O’Brien and jazz vocalist Stephanie Nakasian. Veronica was drenched in good jazz from birth and she’s a natural, a beautiful young woman with heart and soul and drive, whose tenure at the University of Miami’s … Read More “Veronica Swift: The Real Deal”
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Janis Siegel: Answering the Calling of Vocal Jazz
At first glimpse, this petite songbird easily blends into almost any scene comfortably, always aware of her surroundings, quietly observing. You wouldn’t know you’re chatting with one of the most recognizable voices in vocal jazz/pop history. She sings with laser precision when softly purring a classic ballad. When it’s time to rock in her upper … Read More “Janis Siegel: Answering the Calling of Vocal Jazz”
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Catherine Russell: Queen of the Armstrong Blues
Sitting in the audience of a Catherine Russell concert, one can’t imagine that this charismatic pro was once a shy child who only hoped to reach the heights of her distinguished parents (bassist Carline Ray and pianist Luis Russell). That’s how far she has come. Over the past few years, Russell has been at the … Read More “Catherine Russell: Queen of the Armstrong Blues”
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Nancy King: Master in the Language of Jazz
Nancy King is a rare songbird among jazz singers. Not many vocalists can say they’ve earned high praise from Jon Hendricks, Ray Brown and Herb Ellis (to name a few). She’s comfortable singing in any key, improvising with scat syllables or lyrics, spinning as many choruses as her fertile imagination allows. Nancy’s signature sound is … Read More “Nancy King: Master in the Language of Jazz”
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Jazzmeia Horn: Going Where the Spirit Leads
Jazzmeia Horn takes jazz singing seriously. As a winner of the 2013 Sarah Vaughan Vocal Jazz Competition, followed by a victory lap at the 2015 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocals Competition, Ms. Horn announced her arrival in a big way. Her career saw the kind of ignition young artists dream about. Honoring her Texas gospel … Read More “Jazzmeia Horn: Going Where the Spirit Leads”
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Al Jarreau: An American Original
Al Jarreau is a master of rhythms from around the world. His bag of sounds and improvisations is informed by a host of influences—the music of the church and Africa and Brazil, for example—administered with a taste of funk. He can take you on a magic carpet ride, high above the maddening static of tweets, … Read More “Al Jarreau: An American Original”
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An Interview With Cécile McLorin Salvant
From Monk Competition winner to Grammy nominee
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Michael Bourne: “Sing Music You Enjoy, Sing Something That’s You!”
Roseanna Vitro interviews renowned writer and broadcaster about his life-long affinity for jazz singers
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Jon Hendricks: Poet Laureate, Godfather of Jazz Vocalese
Roseanna Vitro’s interview with the influential singer and lyricist
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Bob Dorough: Bebop Crusader & Original Hipster
Roseanna Vitro interviews the unique jazz vocalist and composer
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Tony Bennett: His Life in Art & Song
Roseanna Vitro interviews the legendary vocalist about the art and craft of jazz singing
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Fred Hersch: Wisdom for Singers
Pianist speaks with Roseanna Vitro about rehearsals, scatting, set planning, lyric interpretation, recordings and more
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Sheila Jordan: Vocal Shaman
Roseanna Vitro speaks with influential singer who was recently named an NEA Jazz Master
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Kurt Elling: Keeper of the Flame
Roseanna Vitro interviews the acclaimed singer about his artistic development, influences and approach
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Rhiannon: Total Improvisation
Roseanna Vitro interviews vocalist and educator about her life’s work
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René Marie: Voice of a Renegade
Interview with singer about her life and her creative approach to making music
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Mark Murphy: Repertoire & Relaxation
Roseanna Vitro interviews the legendary jazz singer and improviser
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