NPR Discover Songs: The New Jazz Divas: 2/16/2010 |
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The history of women in jazz is well-documented and rightly cherished. Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan are some of the most celebrated musical artists of the 20th century. However, there is a contemporary crop of female artists blazing a new trail and creating a history all their own.
On the first installment of NPR’s Discover Songs Series, out on February 16, 2010 via Shout! Factory, “the new jazz divas” take center stage. While they certainly owe a debt to the women who came before, the artists featured on this compilation are some of the best and most interesting talents in jazz today. From the unmistakable vocals of Madeleine Peyroux and Diana Krall to the singular piano styles of Eliane Elias and Patricia Barber – the legacy of great jazz divas is in very capable hands.
Though there are many compilations covering the golden era of female jazz singing, this is the first to bring together all of today’s greatest female jazz singers. Each artist has been featured on various NPR programs. This CD brings them together to create the definitive overview for NPR listeners and general music fans alike
About NPR’s Discover Songs Series
Listeners tune to NPR for the best and most thoughtful music programming anywhere on radio. On Discover Songs, we’ve taken the same care and consideration to deliver a handpicked collection of the most exciting contemporary artists and songs in various genres.
NPR’s Discover Songs Series Track List:
1. Instead – Madeleine Peyroux
2. Round Midnight - Ledisi
3. Worrisome Heart – Melody Gardot
4. I Adore You – Esperanza Spalding
5. A Taste Of Honey – Lizz Wright
6. Temptation – Diana Krall
7. Happy Days Are Here Again – The Tierney Sutton Band
8. Jammin’ – Eliane Elias
9. Bye Bye Country Boy – Karrin Allyson
10. Over The Rainbow – Jane Monheit
11. Narcissus – Patricia Barber
12. The South Is Mine – René Marie
13. Kitchen Man – Catherine Russell
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