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High Times Hard Times
by Anita O'Day, George Eells

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Author: Anita O'Day, George Eells
Brand: Limelight Editions
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-08-01
ISBN: 0879101180
Number of pages: 376
Publisher: Limelight Editions
Product features:
  • Published by Limelight Editions 376 Pages
  • by Anita O'Day and George Eells
  • Author: George Eells

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Book Review: 1st person no holds barred honesty from Miss O'day
Summary: 5 Stars

I have not finished the book yet. I have been savouring it over lunch for a few weeks. Not wanting to end the experience too soon. If it is not mostly the words of Miss O'day herself, the ghost writer should have received several awards for his work. So true does the voice of the teller read.
The writing style is so open and conversational, if not outright confessional, that at times, it feels as if, I am sitting at a bar stool, in one of the great old jazz clubs, on a rainy afternoon, Anita herself telling me her stories directly. So genuine is the voice that jumps off of the pages.
Pulling no punches on those she comments on, herself included. Told with a great sense of humor, even in the dark moments. When self pity creeps in, she calls it for what it is. Touching and sympathetic at times, as well, the Judy Garland episode particularly comes to mind.
I am amazed at how many names of my long favorites that I had not connected with her before, she herself cites as sources of inspiration. Zoot Sims being a strong case in point.
If you are already a fan, it is a must read. If you are not, but are interested in Jazz at all, read the book, then seek out and devour the Anita O'Day catalogue. Track down the Mosaic box set if you can.
While Ella and Sarah, "may" have had better voices according to some. Few would argue for the consistancy of their catalogues when compared to Anita O'Day's. Her book mirrors the consistancy of her catalogue, while giving her reader, the clearest and most open view "behind the looking glass", likely to found, of the Jazz era, and it's players, great and small.

Thanks Anita

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