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A Typographic Portrait of
Jazz & Blues
The origins of blues and jazz is not unlike the origins of life For many years it was recorded only by memory, and relayed only live, and in person. Born in the North Mississippi Delta following the Civil War, it was influenced by African Roots, field hollers, ballads, church music, and rhythmic dance tunes. All of these evolved into a music for a singer who would engage in call and response with his guitar.
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First Lady of Song
Ella Fitzgerald 1917-1996
One of the early “scat” performers, she found a place amoung jazz innovators
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Billie Holiday Queen of Song
1915-1959
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One of the greatest jazz and blues vocalists of all time, her singing expressed an incredible depth of emotion that spoke of hard times, injustice, and triumph
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The Angry Man of Jazz
Charles Mingus 1922-1979 A pioneer in bass techniques and one of the most influencial jazz performers and composers
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William Basie 1904-1984
Count Basie
One of the most influencial jazz bandleaders, composers, and pianists of all time
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I’m saying: to be continued, until we meet again. Meanwhile, keep on listening and tapping your feet. Briem Akademi Std Bold Condensed 24pt Briem Akademi Std Compressed 30pt
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