James Gavin appears in the following:
Leny Andrade, known as the first lady of Brazilian jazz, dies at 80
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Andrade was a consummate nightclub artist who sang torridly of love in a husky voice. A fixture in her home country since the '60s, she became a sensation in the U.S. in the 1990s.
Creed Taylor, legendary producer who guided and expanded jazz, dead at 93
Thursday, August 25, 2022
Beginning in the early '50s, Taylor treated his projects and artists with lush care and extensive support, eventually creating a Grammy-winning, cross-genre artistic hub with his label, CTI.
Annie Ross, Mid-Century Jazz Icon, Dead At 89
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Ross was recognized as a natural performer from an early age. She essentially never stopped.
The Strange Dream World Of Singer Peggy Lee
Thursday, November 13, 2014
An evil stepmother, her own Prince Charming, and monstrous ambition came together in jazz singer Peggy Lee's own true life Cinderella story.
The Strange Life Of Peggy Lee; Forgotify's Zero-Play-Count Playlist; Noah And The MegaFauna Plays Live
Thursday, November 13, 2014
A new biography explores the strange life of pop singer Peggy Lee. Noah And The MegaFauna perform in the Soundcheck studio. And Forgotify surfaces songs on Spotify with zero plays.
The Art and Life of Lena Horne
Friday, November 27, 2009
Lena Horne performed in all-white nightclubs at a time when blacks were still relegated to the back of the bus. But according to a new biography, the award-winning Brooklyn-born singer also battled discrimination and self-doubt. We talk with James Gavin, author of Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne. This ...
The Art and Life of Lena Horne
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Lena Horne broke down barriers for African Americans in the 20th century, performing in all-white nightclubs at a time when blacks were still relegated to the back of the bus. But according to a new biography, the award-winning Brooklyn-born singer also battled discrimination and self-doubt. We talk with James Gavin, ...
The Stormy Life of Miss Lena Horne
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Today we talk with James Gavin, author of Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne. Gavin shares insights into Horne's trailblazing of the entertainment industry as well as her troubled past. Also: indie hip-hop group Tanya Morgan joins us for a live in-studio performance.
