IN PURSUIT OF A MELODY by Joan Cartwright is a light review of this jazz vocalist and composer's brilliant career and travels. It is dramatic and humorous and contains Joan's poetry and songs, written over the course of 28 years. There are photos of jazz greats - Hugh Masekela, Betty Carter, Gloria Lynne, Quincy Jones, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Sandy Patton and Dizzy Gillespie - and friends of Joan, in the United States and Europe. It has two lectures to enlighten new and upcoming singers: Amazing Women in Jazz, highlighting the lives of several jazz and blues artists and So, You Want To Be A Singer? Joan asks, as she guides singers and musicians through the intricate details of making it in the music industry. There are 35 poems and 40 original songs in this book that is bound to please even the most frivolous music lover. Also, in the book is artwork by painters, Michael B. Mattox, Charles Mills and Anthony Evans.
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July 22, 2008
I found Joan Cartwright's autobiography to be fascinating and engrossing with an impressive photo collection of musicians who have touched your life.
I am so proud of Joan for what she has done with her life, since we first met three decades ago. I especially admire her discipline in doing the hard work that has resulted in publishing an important resource book -- specifically, her process of becoming the consummate singer/entertainer that she is -- generally, the book's value as a guide for how aspiring singers can survive and succeed in the music business.
Mari Jo Johnson, President Mari Jo Johnson Arts Management --Mari Jo Johnson
July 6, 2007
I have known Joan Cartwright for over 25 years. When she told me that her book was finished and was to be published,I could hardly wait to buy it and read it, as I was so proud and excited, too.
In Pursuit of a Melody is an insightful journey through the life and musical experiences of Joan Cartwright. She has skillfully painted the pages with an in-depth and detailed pallet of colorsthat could only be brought forth through her vast experiences. The way in which she has interwoven the titles and lyrics of songs throughout the chapters is just ingenious and, of course, her compositions are diverse and soulful.
Joan Cartwright is a mother, performer, singer, traveler and writer of music and books. She has a most wonderful story to tell and share.
Sandy Patton, Swiss Jazz School, Berne, Switzerland --Sandy Patton
July 10, 2007
Joan s book exemplifies the phrase, Reading can take you on a journey. You are actually on a whirlwind of traveling and visiting exciting places, engaging in fantastic activities. So many wonderful musicians, singers, talented people have touched Joan s life. Oh, the pictures tell their own story as they appear full of love of each other and of their professions. The family pictures display the warmth of loving, devoted people.As you read, you want to read faster to get a glimpse of what is next. Wonderful reading and beautiful pictures.
Oshunrire Naomi O. James --Oshunrire Naomi O. James
About the Author
Diva Joan Cartwright has toured 5 continents and 15 countries including the U.S.A., 8 European countries, Brazil, Mexico, Ghana, Gambia, South Africa, China and Japan, with her swinging brand of jazz and blues.
She is a composer and her book, IN PURSUIT OF A MELODY contains 40 songs and lyrics to standard songs: A Night in Tunisia by Dizzy Gillespie, Blue Bossa by Kenny Dorham, Tune Up by Miles Davis and Bessie's Blues by John Coltrane.
Joan's book also contains two lectures that she's given to over 5,000 children and college students, in U.S., Switzerland, Sicily, China and Japan: WOMEN IN JAZZ and SO, YOU WANT TO BE A SINGER? Her workshops are dynamic and educational, highlighting the pitfalls and benefits of the music business. She contends that, Knowing music theory is a step in the right direction for any singer who truly wants to excel in the world of music!
Diva JC names any ensemble of musicians she works with Jazz Hotline. Why? Because the music swings and it's always HOT! Her most famous Blues are Nobody's Husband, Oh, Baby! and Treat Me Right.
Known as the Hip Hop Mom of Atlanta, Joan performed Jazz Meets Hip Hop with her daughter's hip hop/soul group - Caustic Dames, in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Italy, France and England. Hear Joan on Atlanta Has Spoken, a compilation of spoken word.
Joan Cartwright is available for bookings around the world. Her knowledge of music and her professional attitude enables Joan to travel alone and work with professional jazz and blues musicians, wherever she is contracted to perform.
During her 30-year career, Joan has performed with Lou Donaldson, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Freddie Hubbard, Dorothy Donegan, Philly Joe Jones, Shirley Scott and hundreds of musicians in the U.S., Europe and Asia!
This talented lady is bound to bring a smile to your face with her swinging jazz and blues! Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy her performance when she comes to your side of town!
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My goal is to teach and bring awareness about the lives, contributions and joy brought to the global society by musicians who have made a difference no matter what circumstances they had to overcome. - Diva JC
Joan Cartwright defies LinkedIn classification restrictions. When you become acquainted with this passionate powerhouse, you quickly and clearly understand. Diva JC impacts multiple world cultures, transforming them with performances of her beloved jazz and writing the stories of the women who create its regal history. She has become a change agent, educating and entertaining us all with her "divatude" on the importance of remembering the roots of life, during the struggle to achieve the status, respect and dreams of our female ancestors. Joan is an inspiration, a role model, a brilliant educational visionary and a spicy addition to this journey called life. Thank you Joan for all you do to guide me in the search of my melody. -- Lydia Harris
Diva Joan Cartwright is a Sagittarian from New York City. She has a B.A. in Communications and Music from LaSalle University, in Philadelphia, and a Master's in Communications from Florida Atlantic University. Joan studied piano, composition and theory with pianist Gerald Price, and harp with Caliope Proios. She also studied ballet and modern dance with Bernice Johnson and Lavern Porter, and African dance with Dinizulu. She's performed on television, radio and on stage at the Blue Note (NYC), The "A" Train and Erny's (Delray Beach), O'Hara's, Promenade and Riverwalk Sunday Jazz Brunch (Fort Lauderdale). She performed at Ellington's (Sanibel Island, FL) and JAZID (Miami Beach) in the U.S. She toured five continents and 15 countries including the U.S.A. , Brazil , Mexico , Ghana , Gambia , South Africa , eight European countries and in China and Japan (2006) with her swinging brand of jazz and blues.
She is a composer and author of nine books. Joan is the only woman in the world with a Jazz and Blues song book, the JOAN CARTWRIGHT SONG BOOK. Her first book, IN PURSUIT OF A MELODY contains 350 photographs, 35 poems, 40 songs and lyrics to standard songs: "A Night in Tunisia " by Dizzy Gillespie, "Blue Bossa" by Kenny Dorham, "Tune Up" by Miles Davis and "Bessie's Blues" by John Coltrane. This book also contains two lectures that she's given to thousands of children, college students and adults in the United States , Switzerland , Sicily , China and Japan : WOMEN IN JAZZ and SO, YOU WANT TO BE A SINGER? Her workshops are dynamic and educational, highlighting the pitfalls and benefits of the music business. She contends that, "Knowing music theory is a step in the right direction for any singer who truly wants to excel in the world of music!"
Diva JC names any ensemble of musicians she works with "Jazz Hotline" because the music swings and it's always HOT! Her most famous Blues are "I Don't Want Nobody's Husband", "OH, Baby!" and "Treat Me Right And You Don't Have To Marry Me".
Joan is the founder of WOMEN IN JAZZ SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes Women in Jazz, locally, nationally and globally, through contacts, articles, interviews, newsletters, events, courses, clinics, workshops, lectures, research, history, archives, websites, film, audio and video recording, concerts, performances and recognition.
Websites:
www.joancartwright.com
www.fyicomminc.com
www.wijsf.com
Joan Cartwright defies LinkedIn classification restrictions. When you become acquainted with this passionate powerhouse, you quickly and clearly understand. Diva JC impacts multiple world cultures, transforming them with performances of her beloved jazz and writing the stories of the women who create its regal history. She has become a change agent, educating and entertaining us all with her "divatude" on the importance of remembering the roots of life, during the struggle to achieve the status, respect and dreams of our female ancestors. Joan is an inspiration, a role model, a brilliant educational visionary and a spicy addition to this journey called life. Thank you Joan for all you do to guide me in the search of my melody. -- Lydia Harris
Diva Joan Cartwright is a Sagittarian from New York City. She has a B.A. in Communications and Music from LaSalle University, in Philadelphia, and a Master's in Communications from Florida Atlantic University. Joan studied piano, composition and theory with pianist Gerald Price, and harp with Caliope Proios. She also studied ballet and modern dance with Bernice Johnson and Lavern Porter, and African dance with Dinizulu. She's performed on television, radio and on stage at the Blue Note (NYC), The "A" Train and Erny's (Delray Beach), O'Hara's, Promenade and Riverwalk Sunday Jazz Brunch (Fort Lauderdale). She performed at Ellington's (Sanibel Island, FL) and JAZID (Miami Beach) in the U.S. She toured five continents and 15 countries including the U.S.A. , Brazil , Mexico , Ghana , Gambia , South Africa , eight European countries and in China and Japan (2006) with her swinging brand of jazz and blues.
She is a composer and author of nine books. Joan is the only woman in the world with a Jazz and Blues song book, the JOAN CARTWRIGHT SONG BOOK. Her first book, IN PURSUIT OF A MELODY contains 350 photographs, 35 poems, 40 songs and lyrics to standard songs: "A Night in Tunisia " by Dizzy Gillespie, "Blue Bossa" by Kenny Dorham, "Tune Up" by Miles Davis and "Bessie's Blues" by John Coltrane. This book also contains two lectures that she's given to thousands of children, college students and adults in the United States , Switzerland , Sicily , China and Japan : WOMEN IN JAZZ and SO, YOU WANT TO BE A SINGER? Her workshops are dynamic and educational, highlighting the pitfalls and benefits of the music business. She contends that, "Knowing music theory is a step in the right direction for any singer who truly wants to excel in the world of music!"
Diva JC names any ensemble of musicians she works with "Jazz Hotline" because the music swings and it's always HOT! Her most famous Blues are "I Don't Want Nobody's Husband", "OH, Baby!" and "Treat Me Right And You Don't Have To Marry Me".
Joan is the founder of WOMEN IN JAZZ SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes Women in Jazz, locally, nationally and globally, through contacts, articles, interviews, newsletters, events, courses, clinics, workshops, lectures, research, history, archives, websites, film, audio and video recording, concerts, performances and recognition.
Websites:
www.joancartwright.com
www.fyicomminc.com
www.wijsf.com
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IN PURSUIT OF A MELODY is a SONG BOOK with 40 original compositions, plus Joan Cartwright's memoirs, poetry, photos, lectures and more. Cartwright is one of the few women in the world with a SONG BOOK! Here's the CD by the same title: In Pursuit of a MelodyJanuary 16, 2008 Hi, Joan, I'm so proud of you!!! Your material is very well done and I'm finding your book fascinating too! I am really impressed with the hard work you put in to complete it. Congratulations, Willie Williams, Maplewood, NJ January 7, 2008 Wow! There is so much knowledge in this book. It is a music textbook. I'm finding it very informative and I love all of the pictures. The CD is different! Pop Music and a couple of other tunes didn't seem to fit in with the rest of the CD but they work, nonetheless! Aretta Davis, Washington, D.C. July 5, 2007 Joan's book is entertaining from beginning to end. I could feel the warmth of her family history and hear her singing in the songs she wrote. I could hear her voice singing "A Woman Knows". I must say Joan could not have done better, for it's her, all the way. I applaud Joan and wish her luck in all her travels on this earth, for we only pass this way once. Sheryl West, Tampa, FL July 6, 2007 I have known Joan Cartwright for over 25 years. When she told me that her book was finished and was to be published, I could hardly wait to buy it and read it, as I was so proud and excited, too. In Pursuit of a Melody is an insightful journey through the life and musical experiences of Joan Cartwright. She has skillfully painted the pages with an in-depth and detailed pallet of colors that could only be brought forth through her vast experiences. The way in which she has interwoven the titles and lyrics of songs throughout the chapters is just ingenious and, of course, her compositions are diverse and soulful. Joan Cartwright is a mother, performer, singer, traveler and writer of music and books. She has a most wonderful story to tell and share. Sandy Patton, Swiss Jazz School, Berne, Switzerland July 10, 2007 Joan's book exemplifies the phrase, "Reading can take you on a journey." You are actually on a whirlwind of traveling and visiting exciting places, engaging in fantastic activities. So many wonderful musicians, singers, talented people have touched Joan's life .Oh! The pictures tell their own story as they appear full of love of each other and of their professions. The family pictures display the warmth of loving, devoted people. As you read, you want to read faster to get a glimpse of what is next. Wonderful reading and beautiful pictures! Oshunrire Naomi O. James
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