Features
Monday, July 16 2007
Part 1: Beethoven to Phil Ochs (1824-1965)
Psalm 100 instructs, "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord!". What more joyful sound than the life-affirming song of protest, for that is the sound wrenched from the deepest grief and suffering, from exhausted and diseased lungs, and the voice raised in tuneful protest is among the most beautiful of human sounds. Sing out, indeed!
Reviews
Wednesday, November 16 2011
'Masters of American Music': Come, Be Dazzled By Jazz
Bird, The Divine One, Monk and Lady Day are just the icing on the cake of this fantastic DVD boxset.
Tuesday, September 8 2009
Billie Holiday: The Life and Artistry of Lady Day
Almost 50 years later, Holiday's sad and partly triumphant story is still ours to trivialize, as exemplified here. Sad.
Friday, October 5 2007
Billie Holiday: Lady Day
Some of the finest small-group swing ever, accompanying the finest body of vocal performances in jazz history.
Thursday, November 16 2006
Billie Holiday: God Bless the Child: The Very Best of Billie Holiday
Another insufficiently bargain-priced, too short selection from Billie Holiday's happiest years.
