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How to Scat Sing: A Beginner's Guide to Jazz Vocal Improvisation

Ella did it. Louis invented it. Bobby McFerrin perfected it. Scat singing is the art of using your voice as a jazz instrument — here is how to start.

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Inside the Practice Room: How Professional Jazz Musicians Really Prepare

What do professional jazz musicians actually do when they practice? We surveyed 50 working players to discover the routines, rituals, and methods behind world-class jazz performance.