1.   A deep-voiced performer of ballads, Coleman was a product of the graceful early forms of jazz singing.

2.   A discreet showmanship does have its place in jazz, especially in jazz singing.

3.   About a decade after beginning her recording career, Ms. Carter refined her originality into a style that became the template for modern jazz singing.

4.   If the trombone has been important because of its similarity to the voice, would it be possible to contemplate jazz singing through the trombone?

5.   It has been a shrewd career move for Ms. Wilson, who has since succeeded in escaping the confines of jazz singing.

6.   Jazz singing gave her a sense of belonging.

7.   Jazz singing is a great art form, and this anthology puts it on full, fine display.

8.   Jazz singing seems to have entered a long, deep winter.

9.   The trombone chapter in the history of jazz singing would have to start with Jack Teagarden, who was not just a groundbreaking instrumentalist but also an excellent singer.

10.   It is Vaughan whom Reeves credits with inspiring her to pursue the art of jazz singing.