Jazz divas
Compilation jazz vocal
Jazz divas
THE BELLRAYS LIVE AT GARDEN NEF PARTY
04/09/2008 : THE BELLRAYS Live At Garden Naf Party 2008 ANGOULÈME, FRANCE music by www.thebellrays.com programmed by www.gardennefparty.com video rec by www.cinema-rock.com "Vocalist Lisa Kekaula guitarist Bob Venuum formed the BellRays around 1990 in Riverside, CA. Originally, the duo leaned heavily on a vintage R&B sound flecked with smoky jazz overtones. But with the addition of guitarist Tony Fate and Venumm moving to bass, the sound soon began to mix Kekaula's alley cat soul vocals with a biting punk rock bottom end. The In the Light of the Sun cassette release appeared in 1993, followed by the "Wall of Soul" 7" two years later. The BellRays issued their debut full-length, Let It Blast, in 1998 and supported it with an extensive tour that included a particularly fiery appearance at Austin's South by Southwest conference. By now, drummer Ray Chin had joined the fold, and the 'Rays were making waves with their furiously passionate sound. The Grand Fury LP dropped in 2001 from Los Angeles indie Upper Cut and was followed by a European release combining it with Let It Blast. Tours with notables like Rocket From the Crypt and Nashville Pussy continued to spread the word, and In Music We Trust reissued In the Light of the Sun. 2003 saw the Upper Cut release of Raw Collection, an odds 'n' sods compilation featuring B-sides, rarities, and vinyl-only material from 1995 through 2002." www.allmusic.com
Anita O'Day Tea for Two
09/02/2007 : Tea for Two O'Day Anita 1958 Beautiful Anita O'Day at 38 at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival dazzles through Tea For Two. Anita O'Day (born Anita Belle Colton on October 18, 1919 - died November 23, 2006) was an American jazz singer. O'Day was admired for her sense of rhythm and dynamics, and her early big band appearances shattered the traditional image of the "girl singer". Refusing to pander to any female stereotype, O'Day presented herself as a "hip" jazz musician, wearing a band jacket and skirt as opposed to an evening gown. She cited Martha Raye as the primary influence on her vocal style, although she also expressed admiration for Mildred Bailey, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday. O'Day's long-term problems with heroin and alcohol addiction and her often erratic behavior related to those problems earned her the nickname "Jezebel of Jazz." After kicking the habit, she made a comeback at the 1970 Berlin Jazz Festival. She also appeared in the films Zig Zag (1970) and The Outfit (1974). She resumed making live and studio albums, many recorded in Japan, and several were released on her own label, Emily Records. O'Day spoke candidly about her drug addiction in her 1981 memoir, High Times, Hard Times. Her version of the standard, "Sing, Sing, Sing" was remixed by RSL and was included in the compilation album Verve Remixed 3 in 2005. 2006 saw her first album release in 13 years, entitled Indestructible!. A feature length documentary Anita O'Day: The Life of A Jazz Singer directed by Robbie Cavolina and Ian McCrudden, is due to be released in early 2007.
Anita O'Day Sweet Georgia Brown
09/02/2007 : Sweet Georgia Brown O'Day Anita 1958 Anita O'Day at 38 at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival sings Sweet Georgia Brown. Anita O'Day (born Anita Belle Colton on October 18, 1919 - died November 23, 2006) was an American jazz singer. O'Day was admired for her sense of rhythm and dynamics, and her early big band appearances shattered the traditional image of the "girl singer". Refusing to pander to any female stereotype, O'Day presented herself as a "hip" jazz musician, wearing a band jacket and skirt as opposed to an evening gown. She cited Martha Raye as the primary influence on her vocal style, although she also expressed admiration for Mildred Bailey, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday. O'Day's long-term problems with heroin and alcohol addiction and her often erratic behavior related to those problems earned her the nickname "Jezebel of Jazz." After kicking the habit, she made a comeback at the 1970 Berlin Jazz Festival. She also appeared in the films Zig Zag (1970) and The Outfit (1974). She resumed making live and studio albums, many recorded in Japan, and several were released on her own label, Emily Records. O'Day spoke candidly about her drug addiction in her 1981 memoir, High Times, Hard Times. Her version of the standard, "Sing, Sing, Sing" was remixed by RSL and was included in the compilation album Verve Remixed 3 in 2005. 2006 saw her first album release in 13 years, entitled Indestructible!. A feature length documentary Anita O'Day: The Life of A Jazz Singer directed by Robbie Cavolina and Ian McCrudden, is due to be released in early 2007.
