The jazz singers - Scott Yanow

The Jazz Singers is an overview of the great vocalists who have sung jazz. In addition to covering the key singers from the past
Scott Yanow puts a strong emphasis on the current jazz scene where there are scores of talented vocalists. By drawing on original interviews conducted exclusively for this book
along with Yanow's extensive knowledge
The Jazz Singers offers fresh and insightful information in its 521 main entries. Other features include a historical overview
a section on Jazz Vocal Groups
and a comprehensive list of Jazz in Film. This definitive history
covering the years from 1911 to 2007
will be a valuable resource and an enjoyable read for decades to come.