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Date sent: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 01:32:38 -0000
Subject: Re: question (range)
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> And please try to remember that it's not very important how big
> your range is; it's much much more important how skillfully and healthfully
> you use it. >>

"It just go up a bit and come down a little bit" - Billie Holiday once
commenting on her not very large range. Billie was regarded by many to be the greatest
of all jazz singers. "the greatest" is obviously a matter of opinion, but I think it can be
widely accepted that Billie had an extremely soulful style and a well timed just behind the
beat approach to singing jazz.

John


John Cheshire
AKA A Baritone....... Who, little me?