I don't know why people call me a jazz singer, though I…
“I don't know why people call me a jazz singer, though I guess people associate me with jazz because I was raised in it, from way back. I'm not putting jazz down, but I'm not a jazz singer...I've recorded all kinds of music, but (to them) I'm either a jazz singer or a blues singer. I can't sing a blues – just a right-out blues – but I can put the blues in whatever I sing. I might sing 'Send In the Clowns' and I might stick a little bluesy part in it, or any song. What I want to do, music-wise, is all kinds of music that I like, and I like all kinds of music.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
She feels mislabelled as a jazz singer, though she embraces various styles and adds blues elements to any genre.
In simple terms: She resists being boxed into one genre.
Key Takeaway
Embrace musical diversity.
Themes
identity
genre
creativity
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
personal
artistic
When to use this quote
- recording sessions
- live performances
- collaborations
- genre crossover
- personal branding
Key Concepts
musical hybridity
artistic freedom
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define your artistic identity?
- Can genre labels limit creative expression?
A Different Perspective
Listeners may still pigeonhole her despite her versatility.