Jazz vocalist Tina May talks to Lou Beckerman about her life in jazz… Tina May is a highly versatile jazz vocalist and recording artist with a phenomenally busy international career. I first met her about six years ago. Since then I’ve encountered only a huge sincerity, generosity of spirit, sharing and fun in […]
Lou Beckerman reviews Tina May’s vocal workshop hosted by Brighton Jazz School Tina May is an obvious enthusiast when it comes to sharing her knowledge. The workshop was well-attended with twenty-three vocalists of varying levels of experience attracted by an advertised afternoon programme covering: Scat syllables Interpretation and phrasing Importance of knowing the form […]
Tina May sings Antonio Carlos Jobim The Brunswick, Hove Sunday 27th April, 2014 Antonio Carlos Jobim wrote some of his biggest hits, such as Desafinado and The Girl From Ipanema more than half a century ago. In the hands of master arranger Robin Blakeman his music still has a fresh sound. So it […]