Despite her harsh beginnings, Billie quickly fit in with some of New York City’s finest musicians so easily that she made it seem – and sound – almost effortless to do so.

The music may have come easily, but the tough times continued. Being a black woman singing with a band of mostly white musicians, she quickly discovered that America was not prepared for the integration that she represented, and she had to fight her way through to continue and hold on to her status as one of the most revered vocalists of the late ‘30s.

Hopefully, this show captures some of that feeling.

Featured Tracks:

If You Were Mine

These ‘n’ That ‘n’ Those

You Let Me Down

Saddest Tale

Life Begins When You’re in Love

It’s Like Reaching for the Moon

These Foolish Things

I Cried for You

Did I Remember

No Regrets

Summertime

Billie’s Blues