[Dixielandjazz] Sam Scott Videos, Perceptions

[David Richoux]

It does seem true that a talented "good looking" Girl Singer (by Girl  
I mean young woman - just using the old OKOM term here) gets a lot  
more work than an equally talented one with more "average" looks.  
This also seems to be the case for instrumental soloists, especially  
in the classical music field.

  I don't know what can ultimately be done about this - I rarely find  
myself in the position of hiring any musicians, but when I do, my  
criteria are more towards talent and availability than looks.

Dave Richoux
On Apr 22, 2008, at 7:45 AM, Janie McCue Lynch wrote:

> Here is a video of Sam Scott apparently just posted 4.20, and she  
> is now 10
> years old.  Note the difference in presentation and vocal  
> skills...beautiful
> guitar work, too.  She performs "How Insensitive,"  bossa nova  
> style, and
> hits most of her notes with some sophisticated intervals pretty  
> darn well
> for a 10 year old.
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