Readers frequently ask what, in my opinion, defines a great jazz vocal. I typically reply that it's a combination of the singer empathizing with the song's lyrics, vocalizing the song in such a way that the listener feels the delivery emotionally, and the singer knowing where to improvise to give the song a personal, sophisticated touch. I now have a vi…
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