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Although her burgeoning career hasn't reached the popularity of Jane Monheit or Diana Krall, Jeanie Bryson remains one of the most vibrant young female vocalists on the jazz scene. On Billy Taylor's Jazz at the Kennedy Center, she lends her warm, breezy vocals to Dr. Taylor's trio and then shares her thoughts about music and life.
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Listen to Jeanie talk about her earliest musical experiences, playing piano and flute.
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Listen to Jeanie talk about how her mother played an important role in her musical development.
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Listen to Jeanie discuss her Peggy Lee project she did with saxophonist Paquito D'Rivera.
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Listen to Jeanie explain the importance of singing properly to avoid vocal chord injuries.
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Related NPR Jazz links:
Jazz Profiles - Etta Jones
Read the Jazz Profiles synopsis on Etta Jones, a vocalist who Bryson claims to be the only singer she wants on her turntable. Jones appears on Bryson's 2001 CD, Deja Blue
Jazz Profiles - Peggy Lee
Read the Jazz Profiles synopsis of Peggy Lee, the jazz diva who inspired Bryson to do a project in her honor.
Jeanie Bryson.com
Jeanie's official page with tour, bio and other helpful information on the artist. Opens a new browser window.
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