Billie Holiday at Carnegie Hall by Rikette Genesis
Schedule
Tue Jul 09 2024 at 09:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Location
Boisdale of Belgravia | London, EN
A Tribute to Lady Day: Billie Holiday's Timeless MusicJoin us for a specially-curated tribute to Lady Day, inspired by the legendary 1956 concert where Billie Holiday's music was accompanied by extracts from her autobiography, "Lady Sings The Blues."
? Event Highlights:
Vocalist: The outstanding London vocalist Riketté Genesis delivers unique interpretations of Billie Holiday's catalogue, intertwining her performances with quotes from Holiday's extraordinary life story.
Musical Direction: Led by pianist and musical director Alex Webb, the band brings to life many of Holiday’s most well-known songs.
? Setlist Includes:
Optimistic 1930s classics like "What A Little Moonlight Can Do" and "Fine And Mellow"
1940s torch songs such as "My Man" and "I Cover The Waterfront"
Self-penned masterpieces "Don’t Explain" and "Lady Sings The Blues"
And many more timeless pieces
? About "Lady Sings The Blues":
Billie Holiday's memoir remains a unique document, with the New York Herald Tribune calling it, "One of the most candid self-portraits ever painted on a typewriter." Over half a century later, it retains the power to shock and intrigue.
? About Riketté Genesis:
Riketté Genesis is a jazz vocalist specializing in swing era material. She recently released the EP "Busy Line," highlighting her traditional gypsy jazz and swing influences. Riketté has performed at top UK venues such as the Southbank Centre, The Radio Academy Festival, WOW Festival, Wilderness Festival, and The Citadel Festival. She also performed at Nigeria's leading music venue in Lagos for the Satchmo’s Jazz Festival.
? About Alex Webb:
Alex Webb is a pianist, arranger, and songwriter with a long history of collaborating with leading jazz vocalists. His songs have been recorded by Liane Carroll, China Moses, Jo Harrop, Allan Harris, Cherise, Ayanna Witter-Johnson, and many others. He created "Cafe Society Swing" and co-composed "Stormy: The Life of Lena Horne," along with many other themed live jazz shows.
BOISDALE OF BELGRAVIA:
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Where is it happening?
Boisdale of Belgravia, 15 Eccleston Street,London, United Kingdom