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| Ladies Singing the Blues by Community Works NYC - Shaun M. Rasmussen On Monday, October 22, 2007 at 7PM, Community Works in association with New Heritage Theatre Group and Columbia University's Center for Jazz Studies, continues the highly acclaimed harlem is… Music - Ladies Singing The Blues Concert Series with the phenomenal Sandra Reaves-Phillips in her one woman show, The Late Great Ladies of Blues & Jazz at The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (515 Malcolm X Boulevard at 135th Street). Sandra Reaves-Phillips has appeared in such well known television shows and films as Law & Order, Another World and the classic film Lean on Me. The Late Great Ladies of Blues & Jazz, conceived and created by Ms. Reaves-Phillips captures the essences of the legendary Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, Ethel Waters, Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, and Mahalia Jackson. These one-of-a-kind ladies put their hearts and souls into songs, spreading joy and excitement. Sandra Reaves-Phillips does just that, capturing the auras of each, while becoming herself a presence equal to these greats…classy, powerful and unique. Tagged the "New Queen of the Blues, " Ms. Reaves-Phillips embodies these late, great singers and promises to transport the audience to the golden era of blues and jazz. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Jazz News :: home page |