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More like Etta James?

post #1 of 13
8/24/10 at 5:40pm
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Just started getting into this genre (Jazz-Blues?)-want to learn a little bit more about the greats.

 

Would Billie Holiday, Ella Fitgerald and Sarah Vaughns all be put in this category too?

 

I know nothing about any of the above but I love this style (whatever it is).

 

Is there a Best of CD that will introduce me to all of the greats in this genre?

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post #2 of 13
8/25/10 at 8:01am

Dusty Springfield? Esther Phillips?

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post #3 of 13
8/25/10 at 9:46am

Can you pinpoint what it is about the Etta James you've heard that moves you? The thing about the great vocalists of that period is they're all pretty singular, so is it her voice in particular or the overall sound that you're responding to? If it's the jazziness of her blues sensibility, I'd say try Dinah Washington next.

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post #4 of 13
8/25/10 at 5:19pm
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Originally Posted by tru blu View Post

Can you pinpoint what it is about the Etta James you've heard that moves you? The thing about the great vocalists of that period is they're all pretty singular, so is it her voice in particular or the overall sound that you're responding to? If it's the jazziness of her blues sensibility, I'd say try Dinah Washington next.



Great question.

 

The only song I have ever heard of hers is Stormy Weather-and I love it. The violins, the jazzy fee (is this jazz?)l...and of course, her voice. The whole things is just incredibly soothing.

 

Ive always wanted to get into the classic female singers of the past; I happen to love Ella Fitgeralds voice as well.

 

I have no idea where to start. What genre is this?

If there a greatestt hits?

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post #5 of 13
8/26/10 at 8:42am

Nina Simone deserves mention, and Etta Jones if you can find her. Barbara Morrison is great and just put out a new cd a year or two ago.

Peggy Lee

Billie Holiday

Keely Hazel (mostly sang with Louis Prima)

Blossom Dearie

Ella Johnson

Sister Rosetta Tharpe (mostly gospel, obviously)

Carrie Smith

LaVern Baker

Alberta Hunter

Ruth Brown

Anita O'Day

Lillian Armstrong

etc.


Edited by Armaegis - 8/26/10 at 10:59am
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post #6 of 13
8/26/10 at 10:53am

Etta James, for me, is primarily a blues singer and I really adore her Chess recording. If you like her jazzier stuff though, think I would second tru blu's recommendation of Dinah Washington.
 

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Great question.

 

The only song I have ever heard of hers is Stormy Weather-and I love it. The violins, the jazzy fee (is this jazz?)l...and of course, her voice. The whole things is just incredibly soothing.

 

Ive always wanted to get into the classic female singers of the past; I happen to love Ella Fitgeralds voice as well.

 

I have no idea where to start. What genre is this?

If there a greatestt hits?

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post #7 of 13
8/26/10 at 12:58pm

etta-james_f.jpg

 

when Etta goes funky, hell breaks loose: http://www.groovecollector.com/grooveguide/index.cfm?lng=2&reference_id=91

  

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Edited by leeperry - 8/26/10 at 1:01pm
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post #8 of 13
8/26/10 at 2:29pm

Ah, well getting Funk and Soul are another ballgame entirely

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post #9 of 13
8/28/10 at 6:45pm

Etta has a live DVD you really don't wanna miss: http://www.amazon.com/Etta-James-Roots-Band-Burning/dp/B000068MAA

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post #10 of 13
8/30/10 at 8:49am

Etta Jones "Don't go to strangers" - great album.

 

Edit: Also check out Bettye Lavette.


Edited by suba3333 - 8/30/10 at 11:32pm
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post #11 of 13
9/1/10 at 12:38pm

Mavis Staples

Bettye Lavette - already mentioned

Sharon Jones (Dap Kings)

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post #12 of 13
9/1/10 at 12:50pm

Get the Chess Box......now!

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post #13 of 13
9/1/10 at 9:37pm
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"Stormy Weather" by Etta James...is this more blues or jazz?

 

Whatever this is, im looking for it.

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