Quote of the Week "It isn't where you came from..."

"It isn't where you came from, it's where you're going that counts."

- Ella Fitzgerald

The Sassy One -Sarah Vaughan

I came across a list of quotes from famous female musicians while reading about women's history month this past March. This list prompted me to become more familiar with these women and their bodies of work. For the next few weeks my quote of the week and the video of the week will honor one of these fine musicians.

Today's clip comes from http://www.jazzvideoguy.tv and is an excerpt from the 1955 film, Rhythm and Blues Revenue. Jazz critic Leonard Feather called Sarah Vaughan "the most important singer to emerge from the bop era." Ella Fitzgerald called her the worlds "greatest singing talent." For more information on Sarah Vaughan's 50 plus year career click here

Quote of the Week "When I sing, trouble..."

"When I sing, trouble can sit right on my shoulder and I don't even notice."

- Sarah Vaughan

A New Take on the Hallelujah Chorus

I don't want to give too much away about this unusual video choice this week. I can only tell you that the artists come from a rare mute monk order from Molalla Oregon and are performing the hallelujah Chorus. Enjoy!

Quote of the Week "You may be disappointed..."

"You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try."

- Beverly Sills