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| Roberta Flack Sings the Praises of the New Book, "Vocal Improvisation" Berklee College voice professor and soul/jazz recording artist, Gabrielle Goodman, has recently released her debut book entitled "Vocal Improvisation" (Techniques is Jazz, R&B and Gospel Improvisation). This exciting vocal instruction book has garnered high praise from everyone including the legendary, Roberta Flack. "Leave it to Gabrielle Goodman, seasoned pro that she is, to come with all of the answers for aspiring singers. It is her generous nature, having worked with so many musicians and being a great one herself, that makes it easy for her to "give it up". She holds nothing back. This is not a scanner, but a guide to improved performance and an understanding of the singing voice of others and most importantly one's own. Thanks Ms. Goodman. Can't wait for the next installment!" said Roberta Flack. "Vocal Improvisation" is an instructional book for singers who wish to learn how to improvise in the Jazz, Soul and Gospel styles. It includes exercises in the jazz style of Ella Fitzgerald, R&B exercises in the style of Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Roberta Flack, Beyonce Knowles and Aretha Franklin, and gospel songs and exercises in the style of the Clark Sisters. A brief history of each style of music is also included in the book along with two companion CDs that contain the songs and exercises. Goodman has covered all of the bases! Recording and performing artist, Gabrielle Goodman has toured extensively with Michael Buble, Roberta Flack, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Freddie Jackson, Norman Connors, Walter Beasley, George Duke, Brian Ferry and many others. The Berklee College voice professor also has three highly acclaimed jazz solo recordings to her credit. Goodman has 2 CDs on the Verve label respectively entitled "Travelin' Light" and "Until We Love" which feature her with Kevin Eubanks, Christian McBride, and other jazz giants. Her third CD "Angel Eyes" is a smooth jazz collection of sizzling songs that feature her with saxophonists Walter Beasley and Andre Ward. Vocal Improvisation Includes: - Scat exercises in the style of Ella Fitzgerald and Betty Carter - Soulful exercises in the style of Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Beyonce Knowles and more - Techniques in Gospel improvisation - Developing repertoire in all styles - Expert advice on bridging the gap between classical and non-classical singing write your comments about the article :: © 2010 Jazz News :: home page |