Examining Jazz's Unique Female Singers, Part 1: Bessie & Billie (Re-Air)

$18.88 - $34.70(fees included) (includes access to the full replay for one week)

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"If I'm going to sing like someone else, then I don't need to sing at all." -Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan: each of these great vocalists not only sang jazz standards, but defined some of the genre's greatest hits thanks to their profound individualism in front of the mic. But how did these four vocal pioneers craft their individual styles to transform already popular tunes into their own unique sound? This is the story of some of the jazz world's most influential voices, and the tools they used to craft music that continues to draw us in all these years later.

Join New York Adventure Club for a two-part musical analysis of the life and music of four legendary female jazz singers. In Part One, we'll focus on Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday, exploring how they laid the foundation for jazz vocals with groundbreaking phrasing, emotional depth, and vocal power.

Led by DJ and jazz historian Matthew “Fat Cat” Rivera, our digital journey surrounding some of the greatest jazz singers of all time will include:

• A survey of the life and musical influences of two great female jazz singers — Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday
• A discussion of the musical contributions and importance of these two greats, including what defined each of these artists along with their most essential contributions to jazz and culture
• An analysis of some of the greatest hits from both Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday's illustrious careers, and what personal and professional challenges they had to overcome to become the best in the biz
• A review of original multimedia, which is all pivotal to the story of these singers

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Examining Jazz's Unique Female Singers Series
Part 1: Bessie & Billie (Re-Air Opens Friday, March 6 @ 5:30pm ET)
Part 2: Ella & Sarah (Re-Air Opens Friday, March 13 @ 5:30pm ET)

Testimonials
"Mathew, as always, hits it out of the park! Enjoy his sessions immensely." -Linda
"Well organized and presented in an interesting manner." -Sheila
"Mathew was an expert on jazz and the blues and had deep knowledge of the four women profiled last night." -Cathy
"The presenter was knowledgeable, thorough, and friendly. He was very well prepared, with lots of materials (video clips, still photos, audio content including 78 rpm records) and he answered questions towards the end of the session." -Ricardo
"Learning details about the 4 female jazz artists, hearing their music and seeing wonderful photos of them- thanks for including the wonderful photos done by a professional photographer." -Ruth
"Matthew was gifted and passionate on his topic." -Laurie
"I enjoyed listening to great music, and learning about the artists who created the music!" -Trish
"Great music. Learned things I hadn’t known." -Carole
"Matt is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic." -Lorna
"Matthew is so good on information. Love all of his classes." -Lanning
"Good balance between the music and the background of the person and the era." -Kathleen
"Matt..great presentation. Pointing out aspects of Bessie and Billie that often are bypassed" -Ron
"Very knowledgeable, passionate and well-organized presenter. He is just right. Still very enjoyable and informative." -Frances
"I learned a lot about two famous singers I did not know well, and the video footage was great to have along with the music and excellent commentary." -Marian
"Great presentation, you can feel the investment into this topic that the presenter has, which is admirable." -Annette

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Photo Credit: Main Photo - William Gottlieb, Middle-Right - Carl Van Vechten
This event is an educational presentation organized by New York Adventure Club and is not affiliated with Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, their estates, Columbia Records, or any other associated entities, institutions, or rights holders. Our event is a fan-inspired experience that celebrates the legacy, artistry, and cultural impact of these pioneering jazz vocalists. Any references to Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, their recordings, images, or related materials are made solely for educational and commentary purposes, and no official endorsement or sponsorship is implied. All referenced names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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