xv, 256 pages : illustrations, music ; 31 cm + 1 audio disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
Notes:
Companion CD contains demonstration tracks keyed to exercises in the text and 4 tunes recorded first with a vocal, then a second time with instrumentation only for sing-along Disc in pocket "Glossary : contemporary rhythm vocabulary": p. 237-240 Includes bibliographical references (pages 231- 236), web resources (pages 241-243), and index Performers on CD: Jeannie Gagné, Jeff Ramsey, vocals ; Thaddeus Hogarth, guitar ; Danny Morris, bass ; Jiri Nedoma, piano ; Giancarlo de Trizio, drums
Contents:
The miracle that is your voice. Your body is your instrument ; The whole singer ; Embodying rhythm and movement ; Performing Exercises. Pointers and warm-ups ; The exercises ; Tunes from my house to yours Wisdom from experience : conversations with extraordinary artists, musicians, and teachers. Patti Austin ; Ysaye M. Barnwell ; Mark Baxter ; Joey Blake and Christiane Karam ; William Allaudin Mathieu
