Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer (2007)
“She survived it all to become one of the world's great jazz singers”
- 90 min
- Documentary
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Free
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10.99$
Plot
Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer (2007) is an intimate exploration into the unconventional life of Anita O'Day (1919-2006), a jazz singer whose innovative timing, unique intonation, and singular sound established her as one of the greatest voices in jazz history. The film weaves together a rich tapestry of late-life interviews and vintage performance footage, interspersed with insightful commentary from friends, music arrangers, critics, and fellow musicians.
O'Day takes us on a journey through her life, recounting her extraordinary ability to sing eighth notes despite missing a uvula, her unexpected stint in jail due to a marijuana arrest, her struggle with, and eventual triumph over, heroin addiction, and her belated financial success after a stellar performance at the Newport Jazz Festival. She opens up about her losses, a near-fatal broken arm incident, and her philosophy of living life in 4/4 time - approaching each day with a smile and taking life one day at a time.
This documentary offers a captivating glimpse into the life of an enigmatic performer, revealing the highs and lows of her improvised life, and showcasing the indomitable spirit of an unforgettable jazz legend.
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Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer is a documentary movie featuring Anita O'Day and directed by Robbie Cavolina.
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