Jazz Is for Everyone - Ballads: Lost & Found
Analytical, performative exploration of jazz ballads — from Billie Holiday’s ache and Sarah Vaughan’s sass to Miles Davis’ lonely beauty — pairing short live excerpts with historical context and vocal/instrumental technique.
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