Plot — What is Queens of Jazz: The Joy and Pain of the Jazz Divas about?
The documentary tracks the diva's difficult progress as she emerges from the tough, testosterone-fuelled world of the big bands of the 30s and 40s, to fill nightclubs and saloons across the US in the 50s and early 60s as a force in her own right. Looking at the lives and careers of six individual singers (Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Sarah Vaughan, Nina Simone and Annie Ross), the film not only talks to those who knew and worked with these queens of jazz, but also to contemporary singers who sit on the shoulders of these trailblazing talents without having to endure the pain and hardship it took for them to make their highly individual voices heard above the prejudice of mid-century America.
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2013 |
| Genre | Documentary, Music |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 59 min |
Queens of Jazz: The Joy and Pain of the Jazz Divas — FAQ
Is Queens of Jazz: The Joy and Pain of the Jazz Divas worth watching? The documentary tracks the diva's difficult progress as she emerges from the tough, testosterone-fuelled world of the big bands of the 30s and 40s, to fill nightclubs and saloons across the US in the 50s and early 60s as
Who directed Queens of Jazz: The Joy and Pain of the Jazz Divas? Directed by Chris Rodley.
Who is in the cast of Queens of Jazz: The Joy and Pain of the Jazz Divas? It stars Peggy Lee, Sarah Vaughan, Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Annie Ross, Melody Gardot and more.
Where can I stream Queens of Jazz: The Joy and Pain of the Jazz Divas? Streaming availability for Queens of Jazz: The Joy and Pain of the Jazz Divas is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Queens of Jazz: The Joy and Pain of the Jazz Divas release? It released in 2013.
