Bebop Spoken There

Ludovic Beier (Django Festival Allstars): ''Manouche means 'free man,' and gypsies have been travelers since they migrated west from India to Europe.'' (DownBeat March, 2026)

The Things They Say!

This is a good opportunity to say thanks to BSH for their support of the jazz scene in the North East (and beyond) - it's no exaggeration to say that if it wasn't for them many, many fine musicians, bands and projects across a huge cross section of jazz wouldn't be getting reviewed at all, because we're in the "desolate"(!) North. (M & SSBB on F/book 23/12/24)

Postage

18383 (and counting) posts since we started blogging 18 years ago. 247 of them this year alone and, so far this month (Mar. 17 ), 57

Reviewers wanted

Whilst BSH attempts to cover as many gigs, festivals and albums as possible, to make the site even more comprehensive we need more 'boots on the ground' to cover the albums seeking review - a large percentage of which never get heard - report on gigs or just to air your views on anything jazz related. Interested? then please get in touch. Contact details are on the blog. Look forward to hearing from you. Lance

Monday, October 20, 2008

Anita O'Day The Life of a Jazz Singer

This is a fascinating - albeit harrowing - documentary recently released (this year) in the States. I don't think it has been seen over here as of yet, although I could be wrong. It looks to be one to watch out for. Click here for the trailer.
The program on the right recalls a memorable night at Newcastle City Hall circa 1972. High as a steeple, Anita, nevertheless, gave a stunning performance.
Can anyone else recall that night and possibly verify the year for me?
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1 comment :

Anonymous said...

Hi Lance

I love old concert posters.I love Anita O'Day.I couldn't resist downloading a copy of the Newcastle City Hall poster.Fantastic!

Russell

Monday, October 20, 2008 4:28:00 pm

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