
Pianist Jimmy Rowles (1918-1996) is something of an insider name, writes songwriter/arranger/pianist Alex Webb (*), but most jazz listeners will have heard him in some or other context whether they realise it […]
Pianist Jimmy Rowles (1918-1996) is something of an insider name, writes songwriter/arranger/pianist Alex Webb (*), but most jazz listeners will have heard him in some or other context whether they realise it […]
The United States vs. Billie Holiday (Director Lee Daniels, starring Andra Day. Hulu/ Sky Movies. 137 mins. Review by John Bungey) A visceral account of the hounding of the singer by the […]
Billie (Documentary Film, directed by James Erskine. New Black Films. 96 Minutes. Film review by Tessa Souter) It is a testament to the depth and emotional intensity of Billie Holiday’s artistry that, […]