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| Tianna Hall (Photo by Pin Lim)
On Wednesday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. at The Jung Center of
Houston, I will present a lecture with live music by jazz singer Tianna Hall.
The lecture, titled A Brief HERstory of Jazz: The Singers. Here is
the description of the event from The Jung Center of Houston website:
From Bessie Smith, to Billie Holiday, to Dee Dee
Bridgewater, jazz singers have not only shaped the development of the music,
but provided a “voice” for the expression of profound joy, righteous anger, and
deep sorrow. In this dynamic lecture by writer and composer Chris Becker, with
live music performed by Houston jazz singer Tianna Hall, we will consider what
defines “jazz” singing, and explore the history and recorded legacy of several
iconic female vocalists, including Holiday, one of the most influential singers
of the 20th century, who made a career for herself against incredible odds, and
Ella Fitzgerald, who singer Jane Monheit describes as “one of the true
originators of the art form.”
This presentation is designed for both casual and seasoned
jazz fans.
The cost is $20 / $15 for Jung Center members. You can
register in advance by phone (713- 524-8253) or online.
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Sunday, January 14, 2018
A Brief HERstory of Jazz: The Singers at The Jung Center of Houston, March 28, 7:30 p.m.
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Congratulations. In 1985 Greenwood Press published my discography, as no history of women in jazz really discussed, and being a horn player myself I experienced much difficulty trying to share my music. Unfortunately we've gone from 3% to 4% in all this time...
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ReplyDeleteAmazing article about successful women in jazz music, Chris!
ReplyDeletePlease check out Cait Jones. Cait is a great jazz vocalist and very similar to artist profile you spotlight on your blog.