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Federation of American Musicians

FEDERATION OF AMERICAN MUSICIANS, SINGERS AND PERFORMING ARTISTS (FAMSPA)

NO ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD PROMOTES SINGERS AND MUSICIANS LIKE FAMSPA! READ

 

THE BOOK OF THE YEAR!

                                 On the cover of the book: Diva Suzanne Grzanna

 

COMING IN SEPTEMBER: VOLUME 6 OF THE WORLD WHO'S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT (1,150 PHOTOS) PUBLISHED BY THE FEDERATION

ENTERTAINMENT GREATS FROM THE 1800'S TO THE PRESENT: CINEMA, MUSIC, DIVAS, LEGENDS

THE WORLD'S MOST COMPREHENSIVE RECORD AND AUTHORITATIVE ENCYCLOPEDIC CHRONICLE OF THE MOST ACCOMPLISHED SINGERS, MUSICIANS AND GREATEST NAMES IN JAZZ, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

 

THE WORLD WHO'S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT CONSISTS OF 20 VOLUMES. IT INCLUDES:

1-The best and worst singers & musicians

2-Rating and market $ value of entertainers, singers and musicians

3-Categories of singers and musicians: Easy-going, tough to deal with, artists to avoid, highly recommended, the best in the business, the trouble makers, the most creative, the over rated, the under rated, artists you SHOULD hire!

4-The greatest hits and the 2,500 best CDs/Albums of all time

5-70,000 entries, names & biographies. More than 500 chapters

6-Approximately 13,000 photos of stars, singers & musicians

 

 

7-The bona fide divas and legends

8-History of entertainment and music from the 1606 to the present

9-The greatest stage performers

10-9,400 pages of analytical study of Jazz, Cabaret, Pop, Oldies, musicals, TV, Stage and Radio shows

8-How to promote your career

9-List of thousands of essential resources, agents, publishers, newsmakers, executives,  headliners, publicists, references, websites, new releases

 Contact:  (For Inclusion and/or general information) Carol Lexter at carollexter@aol.com

 

 

 

 

 

SEE IF YOU FIT IN ANY OF OUR BOOKS? DID WE WRITE ABOUT YOU?

COMING IN NOVEMBER: VOLUME 7 OF THE WORLD WHO'S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT

WORLD OF CONTEMPORARY JAZZ: BIOGRAPHIES OF LEADING SINGERS AND MUSICIANS

To be included, email Carol Lexter at carollexter@aol.com Email your biography and photos in the text body of your email.

BE INCLUDED IN:  WORLD WHO'S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT. SEND YOUR BIO, CAREER HIGHLIGHTS AND YOUR PHOTO FOR INCLUSION. APPLY HERE

The Federation of American Musicians, Singers and Performing Artists (FAMSPA) in collaboration with TimesSquarePress and Elite Associates is in the final stage of the production of WORLD OF CONTEMPORARY JAZZ: BIOGRAPHIES. This tome is the volume 7 of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment. Professional performers, entertainers, singers and musicians are encouraged to apply for inclusion. The official profile contains bio, career highlight, press quotes, latest news about  recent performances, and CD/Albums releases. Also, a photo can be added to the official profile.

Inclusion: Email the associate editor, Carol Lexter at carollexter@aol.com and/or APPLY HERE. WORLD OF CONTEMPORARY JAZZ: BIOGRAPHIES is  the  first and most authoritative and comprehensive published record of those who have made their mark on the world of Jazz. This volume shall be published by mid  November 2007. Deadlines for inclusion:  September 29, 2007 at 12:00 PM. FAMSPA has already published this year  6 massive volumes on Jazz, world entertainment, divas, musicians and singers, an extensive compilation of approximately 70,000 entries, names and biographies. The Federation of American Musicians, Singers and Performing Artists Inc (FAMSPA) is a United States nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of quality work of singers and musicians.

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Read CDS REVIEWS: OUR PICK.

BE INCLUDED IN:  WORLD WHO'S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT. EMAIL US YOUR BIO, CAREER HIGHLIGHTS AND YOUR PHOTO FOR INCLUSION. APPLY HERE

 

Roster of the listed and written up artists, stars, legends and celebrities in the 5 volumes of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment. Read

9 massive books published this year by the Federation of American Musicians Singers and Performing Artists. All geared toward the national and international promotion and exposure of singers, musicians and entertainers.

6 VOLUMES OF THE WORLD WHO'S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT, AND 14 MORE VOLUMES EN ROUTE!

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                  

              

Cover of Vol.1                                  Cover of Vol.2                               Cover of Vol.3

               Cover of Vol.4.                                Cover of Vol.5                                Cover of Vol.6

Volume1: World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret Music and Entertainment. General Outlook (735 Pages). On the cover, Carole Welsman.

Volume 2: Living Legends and Ultimate Singers, Musicians and Entertainers. On the cover: Erika Luckett, Marlene VerPlanck, Randa Ghossoub (735 Pages). On the back cover: Paulette Attie, Gordon James Beck, Carol Mennie, Frank Jackson.

Volume 3: Music, Showbiz and Entertainment (55 Photos). On the cover: Sarah James, Peggy Judy, Barb Jungr, Jill Correy. On the back cover: Rebecca Spencer, Teri Roiger.

Volume 4: Showbiz, Pioneers, Best Singers, Entertainers and Musicians from 1606 to the Present (800 Photos). On the cover: Peggy Judy. On the back cover: Zola, Antoinette Montague, Maria Gentile, Katie Bull, Nichaud Fitzgibbon, Irene Soderberg, Stephanie Jordan.

Volume 5: Best Musicians, Singers, Albums and Entertainment Personalities of the 19th, 20th and 21st Centuries (970 Photos). On the cover: Patrice Ferris. On the back cover: Antoinette Montague, Bruce Morrow (Cousin Brucie), Dr. Trudy Pitts.

Volume 6: Entertainment Greats from the 1800s to the Present: Cinema, Music, Divas and Legends (1,150 Photos). On the cover: Suzanne Grzanna.

And 3 more massive books on world culture, Jazz, Cabaret, Music, American singers, legends and divas.

Book 1: Entertainment: Divas, Cabaret, Jazz Then and Now (735 Pages). On the cover: Marlene VerPlanck.

Book 2: United States and the World Face To face (737 Pages). On the cover: Carole Welsman. On the back cover: Amy Baker.

Book 3: You, the World and Everything Around you (740 Pages). On the cover: Arlene Peck.

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COMING IN JANUARY 2009, A PUBLICATION OF THE FEDERATION (FAMSPA)

"THEMATIC ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CABARET JAZZ"

THE WORLD'S FIRST PUBLISHED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CABARET JAZZ, AND VARIETY SHOWS FROM 1887 TO THE PRESENT. READ

 

NO ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD PROMOTES SINGERS AND MUSICIANS LIKE FAMSPA! READ ABOUT THE SERVICES AND BENEFITS YOU RECEIVE FROM THE FEDERATION.

BE INCLUDED IN:  WORLD WHO'S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT. EMAIL US YOUR BIO, CAREER HIGHLIGHTS AND YOUR PHOTO FOR INCLUSION.

 

STARS AND NEWSMAKERS

Maureen McGovern, or the signature of excellence!

Maureen McGovern,  the living legend and the jewels of the crown of world entertainment. The trilogy of her magic consists of a mesmerizing stage presence, impeccable technique and that aristocratic classy command of lyrics and vocal virtuosity. Maureen McGovern's career, which spans  35 years, includes recordings, concerts, Broadway, theater, films, television, radio and composing. Maureen returned to Broadway's 2005 season, originating her Drama Desk nominated role of 'Marmee' in Little Women, The Musical and reprised her role as 'Marmee' in the first Broadway National Tour [2005-2006] of Little Women. Read

Jill Corey: The Ultimate Diva!

The ultimate diva! A living legend in her own right Her style, technique, stage presence, her voice, the quality and beauty of her repertoire, her rapport with the public and her unmatched individual originality and improvisation set her apart from the rest of the sparkling stars. Read

Brian Wilson is one of rock's most deeply revered figures, a legendary writer, producer, arranger and performer of some of the most cherished music in rock history. Indeed, it is no exaggeration to call Brian Wilson one of the most influential pop composers of the last 50 years. Read

Carlos Santana has been reinventing and reshaping the landscape of the known universe's musical culture for close to four decades. A visionary artist with no regards for genre boundaries, Carlos' fluid sound long ago laid claim to the concept of "world music" before the term ever surfaced on pop culture radar. Read

INTERVIEWS: HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT AMANDA McBROOM, GLORIA LORING, ALISON ENGLAND?

 

 

Honoring the best in the business:

ROSEANNA VITRO: This woman is a national treasure.

Roseanna brings a wealth of swing, melodic improvisation and heartfelt expression to the jazz idiom.   She combines a vibrant energy and spirit, a deep understanding of the history and theoretical elements of jazz with her rhythmic, soulful southern roots to produce her own unique sound and style.   Her many CDs have featured Elvin Jones, “Fat Head” Newman, George Coleman, Al Foster, Kenny Barron, Kenny Werner, Gary Bartz and Fred Hersch.  Roseanna was inducted into the Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame in 1998 along with Bob Dorough and John Stubbelfield.  Read

Mark Murphy.

Best singers, composers, music personalities according to the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment, 2007 Edition...Read.

 

 

DONNA BYRNE

DONNA BYRNE unquestionably a signature of perfection and a monument of excellence to contemporary Jazz. Read

 

ENCYCLOPEDIAS BY THE FEDERATION (Click on photo to enlarge)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thematic Encyclopedia of Cabaret Jazz                    Encyclopedia of Jazz                                                       Concise Encyclopedia of American Music And Showbiz

                                                                                                    

MAJOR ARTICLES                                                                                                                                       1-The 2,500 Best CDs & Albums Of All Time Read                                                                                      2-Patrice Ferris graces the cover of Volume 5 of the World Who's Who in Jazz Cabaret Music and Entertainment. Read                                                                                                                                                       3-The complete history of Cabaret-Jazz from A to Z (45 Page in-depth article) Read                                         4-The very best Jazz-Cabaret singers in the United and around the world. Read                                         5-Femmes fatales and ultimate divas! Who are they? Read                                                                       6-Why singers, celebrities, and movie stars pose naked? Read                                                                  7-New book exposes very shocking facts about music, showbiz, jazz and singers. Documented extraordinary claims and facts: Afro-Americans and women artists suffered most!! Read                       8-Bee Palmer was too much for her time, and men adored her!! Read                                                     9-FAMSPA honors Patrice Ferris, Bruce Morrow "Cousin Brucie", Dr. Trudy Pitts, and Antoinette Montague.Read                                                                                                                                                 10-Forgotten stars and legendary entertainers. Read                                                                                11-How much do you know about Cakewalk and Ragtime? Read                                                           12-Radio golden era. The early stars...It really all started with Frank Sinatra. Read                               13-The best musical films of all time. Read                                                                                                      14-Fantasies of the 1920's musicals.  Vice squad…gorgeous girls…fabulous legs and delighted audience. Read                                                                                                                                                15-The world 3 biggest musical festivals/concerts of all time. Read                                                           16-World who’s who in famous gossip, worst jokes and insults. Read                                                           17-Singers with most global impact on world music and fans around the globe in the 20th & 21st centuries. Read                                                                                                                  &