Went to an interesting show last night - "Billie & Me" - a tribute to Billie Holiday, with a great band led by the jazz drummer Terri Lynn Carrington. Five singers - Dianne Reeves, Joane Osborne, Rita Coolidge, Niki Haris, and Rokia Traore (a singer from Mali). Great versions of songs by or associated with Billie, interspersed with a little narration (from Rita) about Billie's life. Man, these ladies can sing! Highly recommended if it comes to your town.

I saw the show recently in NYC. I really liked Rita Coolidge years ago but thought she was the weakest voice on stage. Dianne Reeves was phenomenal. Her rendition of Strange Fruit was so moving.

I agree that it is worth seeing.