Nnenna Freelon: Lena: A Lovesome Thing
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CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened May 10, 2011
Closed May 14, 2011
Opened May 10, 2011
Closed May 14, 2011
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From her association to Billy Strayhorn and her love for his, and others, music, Lena Horne was an original. Elegance and a deep appreciation for expressing meaning in one's art, Lena Horne embodied style, grace and a respect for lyric. At the same time, she strove to make a statement in her music with class and dignity.
In that tradition, Nnenna Freelon interprets Ms. Horne's music in the fresh and artistic manner for which Nnenna has become recognized.
As Aretha Franklin stated, "If you are looking for hip music, check out Nnenna Freelon."
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At the beginning of Nnenna Freelon's new show, Lena: A Lovesome Thing, her wonderful tribute to Lena Horne now at Feinstein's at Loews Regency, she says of the legendary performer, "She was a beautiful woman…but there was a little salt and vinegar there, too."
The description might well apply to Freelon herself. The six-time Grammy nominated jazz vocalist combines a gorgeous voice with supple phrasing that brings unexpected astringency to her material. While emotional expressiveness occasionally suffers at the hands of her accomplished technique, the performer consistently beguiles.
Reminiscent of Sarah Vaughn in her vocal virtuosity, Freelon exercises her jazz chops in this loving[...]