Berklee Singers Guide to Jazz & Blues Songs | Vocal Jazz Songbook with Chord Charts, Lyric Transcriptions, and Arranging Tips | Performance Resource for Singers of All Levels and Styles

An Essential Jazz and Blues Songbook for Vocalists of All Levels. * Curated by top Berklee College of Music voice faculty, Berklee Singer's Guide to Jazz and Blues offers a rich collection of 38 vocal standards in lyric and chord chart format. This book is designed to guide singers through a variety of jazz and blues sub-genresfrom sultry ballads and swing classics to soulful blues heads and bossa novas. * * Perfect for Developing Style, Improvisation, and Performance Confidence. * Each song includes transcribed lyrics, chord progressions, and thoughtful performance notes that provide historical context, arranging guidance, and stylistic tips. This makes it ideal for both students learning improvisation and experienced singers expanding their repertoire. * * Includes Performance Tools and Professional Insights. * Every tune is presented with common introductions and endings, as well as form recommendations to support live performance or ensemble work. Reference recording suggestions help deepen understanding and stylistic nuance. * * A Versatile Music Teacher Resource or Gift for Vocalists. * This comprehensive vocal songbook supports formal study, audition preparation, gigging musicianship, and independent exploration. It's a standout music teacher resource and a meaningful gift for pianists and singers passionate about jazz and blues music. * * Song List Includes: * All Blues * Anthropology * Autumn Leaves * Blue Monk * Body And Soul * Caravan * Don't Explain * God Bless The Child * How High The Moon * Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars (Corcovado) * Skylark * Route 66 * Summertime * Straight No Chaser * The Thrill Is Gone * The Nearness Of You * What A Diff'rence A Day Made * and more. Read more