voc, *1954 US, San Francisco
Singer / Producer of Jazz
Madeline Eastman (born June 27, 1954, San Francisco, California), is an American jazz singer.At 18, while watching the movie "Lady Sings the Blues," Madeline became enchanted with Diana Ross's portrayal of jazz legend Billie Holiday. Not yet realizing how serious and dedicated she would need to be, Eastman considered becoming a jazz singer. She has listened deeply to Miles Davis, particularly his mid-'60s quintet with Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter and Tony Williams. Among vocalists, her prime inspiration is Carmen McRae, one of jazz's most incisive lyric interpreters. "There's the holy trinity – Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Carmen McRae – and for me it was really Carmen from the beginning," Eastman said.
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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The Speed Of Life | Madeline Eastman | 2003 | Album |
Art Attack | Madeline Eastman | 1994 | Album |
Mad About Madeline! | Madeline Eastman | 1991 | Album |
Point Of Departure | Madeline Eastman | 1990 | Album |
Jazzfaire | Full Faith & Credit Big Band With Madeline Eastman | 1981 | Album |