Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Celebrity Biographer, James Gavin, Author, “Cool Heat: Anita O’Day and her Dangerous Jazz Life”
About Harvey's guest:
Today’s guest, James Gavin, is making his second appearance on our show. He’s a highly respected celebrity biographer and award-winning journalist whose meticulous research, attention to detail, and exceptional, insightful storytelling, make his books fascinating, compelling and memorable.
He’s written highly acclaimed books about some of the most iconic music artists in the world including, “Intimate Nights: The Golden Age of New York Cabaret”, “Deep in a Dream: The Long Night of Chet Baker”, “Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne”, and “Is That All There Is: The Strange Life of Peggy Lee”. Last time he was on our show, we discussed his hugely successful superstar biography entitled “George Michael: A Life”.
And now, he’s released his much-anticipated 6th book entitled, “Cool Heat: Anita O’Day and her Dangerous Jazz Life”, which chronicles the eye-opening, tumultuous, sometimes tragic and yet inspirational life story of a jazz legend. Anita O’Day, who passed away in 2006 at the age of 87, after a roller coaster career spanning 70 years, was one of the most dynamic and influential vocalists of the big band and cool jazz eras. She was celebrated for her impeccable sense of rhythm, phrasing, and scat singing, and because she was such a wise-cracking hipster, she inspired the “cool school” of female jazz singers and was often referred to as “the Jezebel of Jazz”. Our guest’s book is a real page-turner, and is without question, the definitive account of Anita O’Day’s tempestuous, complicated and fascinating life and career.
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