Monday, May 10, 2010

Stormy Weather

Sorry for the lack of posts lately, I've been going through some stormy weather of my own, but don't you worry, I won't leave you out there in the rain to find jazz for yourself.
This is Lena Horne, who just passed away today at age 92.  Lena was a great jazz vocalist and a civil rights leader.  She battled all sorts of persecution in her lifetime, but remained strong willed and steadfast in her convictions.  This is a clip of her performing the song "Stormy Weather."  It's a jazz standard, aren't they all?  Dig in particular the dramatic window-blowing-in music...poor conductor.

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