Packed with action, mystery, and heat, lady sings the blues is a thrilling romantic suspense novel full of twists, turns, and surprises. Celebrating the music of the mesmerising billie holiday and featuring seven of the uks finest jazz musicians who between them have amassed a staggering 37 british jazz awards. It will be a true homecoming for jazz legend val wiseman as she performs her lady sings the blues tribute to billie holiday in west bromwich next month. Lady sings the blues is the fiercely honest, noholdsbarred autobiography of billie holiday, the legendary jazz, swing, and standards singing sensation. An appealing, stylish performer with a connoisseurs ear for repertoire, val wiseman is one of britains best jazz singers. Her addiction to narcotics and alcohol brought about her early death at the age of 44. Jun 17, 2016 lady sings the blues chord progression jazz backing track play along the real book. Lady sings the blues 1956 is an autobiography by jazz singer billie holiday, which was coauthored by william dufty. Furie about jazz singer billie holiday, loosely based on her 1956 autobiography which, in turn, took its title from one of holidays most popular songs. Billie holiday lady sings the blues is a painting by jo king which was uploaded on july 24th, 2012.
Best known for her stunning tribute to billie holiday in her highly acclaimed show lady sings the blues describes this presentation as pure musical theatre and with two recently released screen adaptations of jane eyre and wuthering heights, val is delighted that a whole new generation of fans are drawn to these powerful stories. Lady sings the blues is a 1972 film about jazz singer billie holiday based on her 1956 autobiography which, in turn, took its title from one of holidays most popular songs. Both the book, the lady sings the blues, and the play, lady day at emerson bar and grill, tell the story of billie holiday 19151959, an american jazz singer and songwriter. A musicians musician with a radiant voice, an impeccable sense of time and subtle, often ironic delivery, billie holiday was the premier song stylist of the 20th century.
This lovinglycreated tribute is performed brilliantly and sensitively by vocalist val wiseman and seven of europes finest musicians. See more ideas about billie holiday, lady sings the blues and ladies day. Billie holiday lady sings the blues by jo king in 2020. Lady sings the blues features six of the top british jazz award winning musicians and a remarkable singer. Lady sing the blues shes got them bad she feels so sad and wants the world to know just what her blues are all about lady sings the blues she tells her. The book formed the basis of the 1972 film lady sings the blues starring diana ross. In lady sings the blues, holiday recalls some of the most resonant memories of her turbulent past the good, the mostly bad and the frequently ugly. Lady sings the blues traces billie holidays music chronologically, featuring many original arrangements. Lady sings the blues the 50th anniversary edition harlem moon classics july 25, 2006, harlem moon paperback in english 50 anv edition. Download pdf lady sings the blues free online new books.
Val wiseman is the featured singer with lady sings the blues, a loving recreation of the sensational music of the greatest of all jazz singers billie holiday. The guardian wrote val wiseman gave an uncanny reproduction of the holiday sound and style. Lady sings the blues is a song written by jazz singer billie holiday, and jazz pianist herbie nichols. Some things are obvious, the six piece band features the finest of british jazz musicians, every one of them on top of their game, the arrangements are the best. Accessible to holiday buffs and newcomers alike, the show will be a box office success for years to come. One of the highlights of 2015 was the concert by val wiseman and her lady sings the blues entourage at durhams gala theatre. The song also featured as the title track of a movie about holidays life starring diana ross and has been covered numerous times by the likes of ella fitzgerald, diana ross, and smokey robinson. Voted top jazz vocalist in the 2011 british jazz awards click above to see awards 2011. For the two years i was in the band we had a book of a hundred songs, and every one of us carried every last damn note in our heads. In lady sings the blues, holiday recalls some of the most resonant memories of her turbulent pastthe good, the mostly bad and the frequently ugly. Taking the reader on a fastmoving journey from holidays roughandtumble baltimore childhood where she ran errands at a whorehouse in exchange for the chance to listen to louis armstrong.
Billie holiday lady sings the blues lyrics genius lyrics. Her recordings are still reissued, and a film based on her life, lady sings the blues, starring diana ross, was released in 1972. Lady sings the blues 1972 pop star diana ross portrays legendary jazz singer billie holiday in this biographical drama. And i will always find jazz intimidating because im still struggling to play it myself and bashing my head against a brick wall trying to get better. Lady sings the blues was accomplished the solos challenged the old masters and wisemans holiday vocals were uncanny. With diana ross, billy dee williams, richard pryor, james t. It is the title song to her 1956 album, released on clefverve records mgc 721verve mv 2047 the song was also chosen to be the title of the 1956 autobiography by holiday and author william dufty, and the 1972 movie starring diana ross as holiday. Lady sings the blues is the title track of billie holidays 1956 album written by holiday and noted jazz pianist herbie nichols. Lady sings the blues billie holiday, william dufty. Arrangements are based on the original records, but with solos often surpassing the old masters. Wednesday 16 march lady sings the blues a tribute to billie holiday starring award winning val wiseman. Val wiseman is an awardwinning british jazz solo artist with over half a centurys worth of experience in the music and showbusiness. Her warm, sincere vocals have made val an icon in the jazz and swing industry. Diana ross portrayed holiday, alongside a cast including billy dee williams, richard pryor.
From the very start, billie holiday birth name eleanora fagan, born to thirteen year old sadie fagan and sixteen year old clarence holiday, had a very difficult life. Browse val wiseman tour dates and order tickets for upcoming concerts near you. I say 2015, but as the show has been on the road since 1987, it could, and probably was, a highlight of any of the years in between. Jazz legend val wiseman to perform in west bromwich express. Beginning with holidays traumatic youth, the film depicts her early. Diana ross portrayed holiday, alongside a cast including billy dee. Billie holidays autobiography, lady sings the blues, begins with one of the great alltime leads. Lady sings the blues diana ross billy dee williams richard pryor 1972 billie holiday diana ross goes from harlem brothel maid to heroinaddicted singing star, losing the man billy dee williams she loves. A presentation of lady sings the blues is a very special occasion. It was produced by motown productions for paramount pictures. Apr 28, 2016 one of the highlights of 2015 was the concert by val wiseman and her lady sings the blues entourage at durhams gala theatre.
She sang mostly popular tunes of the day with her own unique bluesy style. Jazz legend val wiseman to perform in west bromwich. They join a remarkable singer and winner of the british jazz awards best vocalist, val wiseman. Lady sings the blues is the fiercely honest, noholdsbarred originally released by doubleday in 1956, harlem moon classics celebrates the publication with the fiftiethanniversary edition of billie holidays unforgettable and timeless memoir. Lady sings the blues is a 1972 american biographical drama film directed by sidney j. A fabulous tribute to the late, great, billie holiday.
Sep 18, 2006 billie holidays autobiography, lady sings the blues, begins with one of the great alltime leads. Billie holiday lady sings the blues releases discogs. Lady sings the blues billie holiday colorized image from. Val holds the current british jazz award for best jazz vocalist. Interesting that the arrangement was also sung by billie. Discovering that the show featured six of the top british jazz award winning musicians barely surprised me. Billie holidays bio, lady sings the blues, may be full of. The roses, tewkesbury, is a busy and popular theatre and cinema which boasts a huge variety of live events, films, workshops and activities, exhibitions and festivals. All products are produced ondemand and shipped worldwide within 2. Val still tours with lady sings the blues, and also stars in a variety of musical shows.
All products are produced ondemand and shipped worldwide within 2 3 business days. Readers will enjoy this shocking love story featuring hot bikers and a strong heroine by author sarah zolton arthur. Starring val wiseman best singer, british jazz awards 2015 and six of europes finest jazz musicians. The roses, tewkesbury, is a busy and popular theatre and cinema which boasts a huge variety of live events, films, workshops and activities, exhibitions and. B orchestra lady sings the blues a celebration of the music of billie holiday. Mom and pop were just a couple of kids when they got married. Furie on allmovie diana ross plays the magnificent, tragic song. The painting may be purchased as wall art, home decor, apparel, phone cases, greeting cards, and more. Lady sings the blues chord progression jazz backing track play along the real book. Since the age of 18, val has progressed from a prodigious talent to the act of dazzling artistry that she displays today.
1435 547 210 390 1589 1594 999 1012 386 874 865 1152 172 1126 846 1015 396 331 1601 170 583 870 1196 1617 79 965 811 1024 681 880 666 1069 1229 50