Filled with unheard testimonies from musical greats like Mingus, Sylvia Syms and Count Basie, explore the depth and complexity of the powerful singer who was unafraid to expose the realities of Black life in America.

"Madeleine Altimari is a smart-mouthed, rebellious nine-year-old who also happens to be an aspiring jazz singer. Still mourning the recent death of her mother, and caring for her grief-stricken father, she doesn't realize that on the eve of Christmas Eve she is about to have the most extraordinary day--and night--of her life. After bravely facing down mean-spirited classmates and rejection at school, Madeleine doggedly searches for Philadelphia's...

"This definitive look at "The First Lady of Song" chronicles Ella's entire career, from her amateur night appearance at the Apollo Theater in New York to her unparalleled success on stage and screen. The film includes never-before-seen performance footage and interviews with many of the great musicians who worked with and admired this truly amazing performer"--Container.

A documentary about the life and legend Nina Simone, an American singer, pianist, and civil rights activist labeled the High Priestess of Soul. This includes a bonus CD of her works which features the classics I Loves You Porgy; Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out; I Put a Spell on You; and many more.

Whether it's the blues, romantic ballads or contemporary music, Joe Williams has attained fame as a singer's singer. Performing with legendary jazz pianist George Shearing, this is a rare dream collaboration of two music giants. Hotter AND cooler than ever, and at the peak of his musical powers, this is Joe's first video concert in many years. Magnificently filmed in 1991 at the beautiful Paul Masson Winery in a state-of-the-art multi-camera 24-track...

Chronicles the turbulent life and career of vocalist O'Day.

An account of the life of the influential jazz singer and civil rights advocate shares insights into her contributions as an African-American artist, drawing on inside sources to discuss her creative process and challenge misperceptions about her character. "Queen of Bebop brilliantly chronicles the life of jazz singer Sarah Vaughan, one of the most influential and innovative musicians of the twentieth century and a pioneer of women's and civil rights....