If you want to learn how to sing like the iconic Cab Calloway, then you have to start from his trademark scat style. Cab Calloway was the master of the scat technique, a form of vocal improvisation based on sounds rather than words. His unique sound made him one of the most recognizable voices in the history of jazz, and a sensation in the famous Cotton Club. Here are some tips and resources to help you develop your scat technique:

• First, familiarize yourself with the basics of jazz improvisation. Singers need to learn about rhythm, melody, and harmony, and how to integrate all of these elements in their performance. Check out this Singing Carrots article on How to improvise in Jazz.
• Once you have a grasp of the fundamentals of jazz, it's time to work on scat. Cab Calloway's scat style was unique, but there are some standard patterns and phrases you can use as a starting point. Singing Carrots offers a free twang exercise for scat.
• For scatting to work, you need to be comfortable with your voice. Focus on your breathing, support, and articulation, and perform exercises that help you improve them. This article on Breath support and this vocal training exercise on Farinelli Breathing will help you on your way.
• Cab Calloway was also famous for his high-energy performances. He moved around the stage and used his body to great effect, jumping and dancing to the music. To improve your stage presence, Singing Carrots offers this article on Posture and this exercise on the Relaxing Breath.
• Cab Calloway's song "Minnie the Moocher" is one of his most famous and showcases his scat style. Another favorite is "Reefer Man." Choose a song of Calloway's that you really like, and study it closely. Listen to it repeatedly, study the lyrics, and practice both the melody and scat. Singing Carrots' Song Book can assist with finding Calloway tracks matching your vocal range, difficulty level, and genre preferences.
• Finally, you want to really immerse yourself in this style and this era. Learn about the Cotton Club, where Calloway found fame. Watch videos of his performances, learn about other artists and songs from the swing era, get inspired. Check out Singing Carrots' articles on Swing Singing and Pop/Jazz vs Classical singing to learn more about this style, along with the entire range of learning materials offered by Singing Carrots.

With diligent practice and the support and guidance of Singing Carrots, it is definitely possible to learn to sing like Cab Calloway. Start scatting now!