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‘Uniquely Their Own: History’s Most Innovative Female Jazz Singers’ Webinar

“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 musical analysis of the life and music of legendary female jazz singers Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughan.

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 four great female jazz singers — Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughan — and what they all have in common
  • A discussion of their musical contributions and importance, including what defined each of these artists and what their most essential contributions to the artistic movements of the 20th century were
  • An analysis of some of the greatest hits from throughout their illustrious careers, and what personal and professional challenges some of them had to overcome to become the best in the biz
  • A review of original multimedia, including recordings, photographs, film footage, and first person documents — all pivotal to the story of these singers
  • A listening party featuring a curated selection of rare 78rpm and LP records, played on a vintage high-fidelity sound system throughout the evening

Afterward, we’ll have a Q&A with DJ Fat Cat — any and all questions about the musicians and music are welcomed and encouraged!

Can’t make it live? Don’t worry, you’ll have access to the full replay for one week!

See you there, virtually!

*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar

**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you’re using the latest version of your internet browser — Google Chrome is the most compatible. Exact technical requirements and a webinar user guide will be shared in the automated confirmation email upon registration.

***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week











When: Wed., Mar. 3, 2021 at 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: No Location
Via livestream

Price: Free
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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 musical analysis of the life and music of legendary female jazz singers Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughan.

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 four great female jazz singers — Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughan — and what they all have in common
  • A discussion of their musical contributions and importance, including what defined each of these artists and what their most essential contributions to the artistic movements of the 20th century were
  • An analysis of some of the greatest hits from throughout their illustrious careers, and what personal and professional challenges some of them had to overcome to become the best in the biz
  • A review of original multimedia, including recordings, photographs, film footage, and first person documents — all pivotal to the story of these singers
  • A listening party featuring a curated selection of rare 78rpm and LP records, played on a vintage high-fidelity sound system throughout the evening

Afterward, we’ll have a Q&A with DJ Fat Cat — any and all questions about the musicians and music are welcomed and encouraged!

Can’t make it live? Don’t worry, you’ll have access to the full replay for one week!

See you there, virtually!

*Immediately upon registering, you will receive a separate, automated email containing the link to join this webinar

**For the best possible viewing experience, please ensure you’re using the latest version of your internet browser — Google Chrome is the most compatible. Exact technical requirements and a webinar user guide will be shared in the automated confirmation email upon registration.

***A full replay of the experience will be available to all registered guests for up to a week

Buy tickets/get more info now