The Jazz Singer's Handbook offers an insightful and practical perspective on the realm of professional jazz singing. Michele Weir, a faculty member at UCLA with a distinguished background as an arranger, educator, vocalist, pianist, and clinician, has synthesized her extensive experiences into two main sections: the artistry and mastery of jazz singing. The handbook also features a jazz chord library, a professional resource guide, a review of music fundamentals, and an index of terms and symbols. Accompanying the text is a CD that includes sing-along tracks for standard songs, many available in two keys to accommodate different vocal ranges, as well as recorded demonstrations by Peter Eldridge of New York Voices and Michele, illustrating the performance and arranging concepts discussed in the book. The lessons covered include: Text Delivery, The ABCs of Swing, Coloring the Melody, Organizing a Gig Book, Phrasing is Your Friend!, Rehearsing a Rhythm Section, Preparing to Sing a New Tune, Rhythmic Grooves and Playing Styles, Writing a Lead Sheet, Creating an Arrangement, a Professional Resource Guide, and a Jazz Chords Library.