KJO: Billie Holiday and Carmen McRae: A Beautiful Friendship

Vocalist Clairdee pays homage to Carmen McRae and her friend and mentor, Billie Holiday. The legacy of these quintessential jazz singers, their friendship from the time singer-pianist McRae was 17, and their musical gifts for storytelling provide a celebration of the centennial of Holiday's birth. Clairdee's affinity for a song's emotional narrative, and her distinctive, warm voice are framed by beautiful arrangements and propelled by the swinging Knoxville Jazz Orchestra.