I would like to believe that I'm a student & teacher of life. At the beginning of 2007, I relocated from NYC to Charlotte, NC. I've written 4 books of poetry and have just completed my 1st novel. I would like to believe that my life experience may be able to educate others by seeing the world thru my eyes. There's always a point of view, & I'd like to add my flavor. I'm an extremely private person, however, I believe that I can speak for the voices that need to be heard. "Blues In The Night"
My mamma done told me, when I was in pigtails, My mamma done told me, Hon, A man is a two-face he'll give you the big eye, And when the sweet talking's done. A man is a two-face, A worrisome thing who'll leave you to sing, The blues in the night
Music: Harold Arlen Lyrics: Johnny Mercer
Starring the perfect package of beauty, talent, class, elegance and brains, Ms. Freda Payne in the revival of "Blues in the Night." My understanding is that its set to open on August 7th, 2008. Performances will be at San Francisco's Post Street, and hopefully it will find its way to Broadway, in NYC. This play in set in the 1930's, a time full of gangsters, hard drinking, living and loving.
Freda will be breathing new life into classic songs made famous by Alberta Hunter, Bessie Smith, followed by the likes of Dinah Shore, Rosemary Clooney, Eva Cassidy, and most recently Ledisi on the "Celebration of the Lady of Song, Ms. Ella Fitzgerald." Ms. Payne is in the company of some pretty heavy hitters, however Freda's first love of music was singing jazz. This was way before her classic one number hit, "Band of Gold."
She fell in love with the music that her mother listened to. Because of her musical talent, during her youth, she was blessed to have traveled with the greats such as Pearl Bailey, Bill Crosby, Quincy Jones, to name a few and just recently have completed, to standing room only, a tribute to again, her idol, Ella.
On top of that Ms. Payne has just completed, produced, and released a new CD, entitled, "On the Inside." It's hard to believe that this ageless diva will be 66 years young. Whatever her magic is for staying young and beautiful, it should be bottled and marketed. Records show that she was born September 19, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan. And her voice is just as rich as when she recorded Band of Gold. By the way, Freda's CD is manufactured and distributed by Band of Gold Records & Entertainment. FYI: "On the Inside" CD, Ms. Payne redid her classic hit, "Bring The Boys Home."
So if Ms. Freda Payne arrives in your city with "Blues in the Night" or her tribute to Ms. Ella Fitzgerald or perhaps she's singing songs off of her current CD, "On The Inside", go see her, you will be in for a wonderful treat!
"Blues In The Night"
My mamma done told me, when I was in pigtails, My mamma done told me, Hon, A man is a two-face he'll give you the big eye, And when the sweet talking's done. A man is a two-face, A worrisome thing who'll leave you to sing, The blues in the night
Music: Harold Arlen Lyrics: Johnny Mercer
Starring the perfect package of beauty, talent, class, elegance and brains, Ms. Freda Payne in the revival of "Blues in the Night." My understanding is that its set to open on August 7th, 2008. Performances will be at San Francisco's Post Street, and hopefully it will find its way to Broadway, in NYC. This play in set in the 1930's, a time full of gangsters, hard drinking, living and loving.
Freda will be breathing new life into classic songs made famous by Alberta Hunter, Bessie Smith, followed by the likes of Dinah Shore, Rosemary Clooney, Eva Cassidy, and most recently Ledisi on the "Celebration of the Lady of Song, Ms. Ella Fitzgerald." Ms. Payne is in the company of some pretty heavy hitters, however Freda's first love of music was singing jazz. This was way before her classic one number hit, "Band of Gold."
She fell in love with the music that her mother listened to. Because of her musical talent, during her youth, she was blessed to have traveled with the greats such as Pearl Bailey, Bill Crosby, Quincy Jones, to name a few and just recently have completed, to standing room only, a tribute to again, her idol, Ella.
On top of that Ms. Payne has just completed, produced, and released a new CD, entitled, "On the Inside." It's hard to believe that this ageless diva will be 66 years young. Whatever her magic is for staying young and beautiful, it should be bottled and marketed. Records show that she was born September 19, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan. And her voice is just as rich as when she recorded Band of Gold. By the way, Freda's CD is manufactured and distributed by Band of Gold Records & Entertainment. FYI: "On the Inside" CD, Ms. Payne redid her classic hit, "Bring The Boys Home."
So if Ms. Freda Payne arrives in your city with "Blues in the Night" or her tribute to Ms. Ella Fitzgerald or perhaps she's singing songs off of her current CD, "On The Inside", go see her, you will be in for a wonderful treat!