Madame Jazz: Contemporary Women Instrumentalists

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A jazz enthusiast, Gourse has written about Nat King Cole and Sarah Vaughn (in Sassy [1992]) with great flair and now brings lots of energy and knowledge to this upbeat survey of contemporary women jazz musicians. Although male jazz musicians considered women jazz singers "ladylike," women blowing horns and pounding on drums were just plain unacceptable. That prejudice didn't stop women instrumentalists who, finally, in the early 1970s, began to have greater success in "crossing the gender barrier." Gourse assesses the changes in attitude that made that progress possible, but she focuses most of her attention on the women themselves, describing their drive, confidence, and talent. Women pianists were the first to win recognition, and Gourse profiles some standard-bearers, including Marian McPartland, Shirley Horn, and Joanne Brackeen. She also reports on conversations with a generous number of newcomers, capturing the essence of each musician's personality while sharing tales of their trials and triumphs. Gourse introduces women drummers, horn players, guitarists, and bassists and discusses all aspects of their careers, from role models and mentors to training and style of presentation. She even profiles key women in the music business, such as agent and producer Helen Keane.

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