Sponsored by Greenwich Library and BackCountry Jazz

All events at the Cole Auditorium, Greenwich Library

 

Film: Billie Holiday: Sensational Lady

Friday, October 11 at 8pm

A special Friends Friday Film presentation of this film produced by the BBC in 2001 is a highly regarded and authoritative look at the life of "Lady Day," one of our greatest singers. Includes performance footage and interviews with friends and fellow musicians.

Concert: Billie Holiday: A Celebration

Saturday, October 12 at 3:30pm

BackCountry Jazz presents an all-star ensemble featuring some of today's most celebrated jazz artists: trumpeter Terell Stafford, pianist Donald Vega, bassist Peter Washington, drummer Victor Lewis, guitarist Tony Lombardozzi, vocalists Malou Beauvoir and Carla Cook performing the music of Billie Holiday under the direction of tenor saxophonist Bennie Wallace.

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All events are free and open to all.

For more information, please contact David Waring at 203-622-7917 or visit www.greenwichlibrary.org/music