"A better contribution to Black Lives Matter would be a motion picture that shows the true brilliance of Billie Holiday the musician, a brilliance that is ignored by this irresponsible film."
Agreed. Or a film devoted to the 20th century poverty of black America that forced Holiday out of school at 11 years old and into prostitution at the age of 15. Sadly, there would be no need for embellishment or fiction.
Many congratulations Lewis!
And richly deserved. Your forensic, informative and entertainingly-written research is an inspiration to many fellow jazz scribes!
You are too kind, friend! I'm a fan of your Miles work too, of course.
congrats!
Thanks Bob! Let's schedule a "catch-up" call or Zoom!
sure, when's a good time for you?
Will email you.
"A better contribution to Black Lives Matter would be a motion picture that shows the true brilliance of Billie Holiday the musician, a brilliance that is ignored by this irresponsible film."
Agreed. Or a film devoted to the 20th century poverty of black America that forced Holiday out of school at 11 years old and into prostitution at the age of 15. Sadly, there would be no need for embellishment or fiction.
Exactly.