The Art of Jazz Singing - “Diane's Enthusiasm for Her Subject Was Infectious

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Audience feedback: - “Diane Nalini demonstrated particular aspects of various singers' jazz artistry and brought her points across with concrete and specific details. I heard nuances in various singers' styles that I had never heard before. Brava!” - “Nalini’s engagement with the audience, and her superb vocals, aided her demonstrations of jazz singing. She's a very good teacher.” The Art of Jazz Singing - “Diane's enthusiasm for her subject was infectious. Her own vocal demonstrations WED. OCT 15, ONLINE were lovely to listen to, but also very instructive.” 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M. $25.00 (HST INCLUDED) Join jazz singer and songwriter Diane Nalini for an entertaining Singer/songwriter Diane Nalini and engaging exploration of the art of jazz singing. With composes and sings in four examples from Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, languages. She has been a Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, and others, she will provide professional jazz singer for insights into what made these singers so unique. over 25 years and has recorded and produced four Diane will also do live demonstrations, so participants will come critically-acclaimed albums, with a fifth out this year. She away with a better understanding of how singers approach has sung at jazz festivals phrasing, interpreting a song, and interacting with musicians. around the globe, and given This lecture is open to anyone with an interest in music - but no gala performances for musical background is required. President Bill Clinton and Sir Paul McCartney. To register, visit: carleton.ca/linr/registration/ Offered through Carleton University carleton.ca/linr .

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