All Woman: Jazz: Piano/Vocal/Guitar Book & CD

Relaxed yet sophisticated, with the warmth of live piano and guitar behind you. These arrangements breathe; they invite you to bend time, play with dynamics, and interact with the comping as a real ensemble would.

Vocalists who want to work through authentic jazz standards with professional-sounding accompaniment, whether for solo recital, ensemble performance, or serious practice. This collection serves singers at an intermediate level and above who are ready to dig into swing, interpretation, and jazz phrasing.

• Sing through the CD tracks first without the book to absorb the groove and conversational feel of the jazz voicings before you start analyzing chord changes.
• Pay close attention to the piano and guitar voicings in the printed arrangements; they define the harmonic colors you should aim for vocally, especially in swing styles where the rhythm section shapes phrasing.
• Use the backing tracks in rehearsal to establish ensemble blend if multiple singers are performing these tunes, since the recorded comping sets a consistent reference point for timing and feel.

Feature one or two tunes in a cabaret-style concert where the recorded accompaniment gives your vocalist the polish of a full band. These arrangements also work well in a jazz ensemble concert as features or ensemble numbers, depending on the range of singers performing.

• Reading jazz chord symbols and understanding their harmonic function
• Phrasing and articulation in swing and ballad contexts
• Listening to and responding to comping voices in real time
• Vocal flexibility and intonation in jazz voicings (shell chords, extensions)
• Interpretation of lyrics with period-appropriate jazz style