A tribute to jazz diva Anita O'Day, completed just weeks before her death in November 2006.A tribute to jazz diva Anita O'Day, completed just weeks before her death in November 2006.A tribute to jazz diva Anita O'Day, completed just weeks before her death in November 2006.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 1 nomination
Photos
Louis Armstrong
- Self
- (archive footage)
Dick Cavett
- Self
- (archive footage)
Russell Garcia
- Self
- (as Russ Garcia)
Willis Holman
- Self
- (as Bill Holman)
John Poole
- Self
- (archive footage)
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- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaFirst-ever feature documentary on the life of legendary jazz vocalist Anita O'Day.
- GoofsIn one of the interview clips, Anita O'Day says that composer-arranger Gary McFarland died soon after the release of the album they made together, "All the Sad Young Men." McFarland actually lived another 10 years after the 1961 release of his record with O'Day, and died on November 2, 1971.
- ConnectionsFeatures Jazz on a Summer's Day (1959)
Featured review
A hard life but a fascinating journey
Fascinating documentary on a great jazz singer who should be more well known. It was a tough life for Anita but the pluck which saw her through many hard times, some admittedly of her own making, is showcased front and center by reminiscences from the lady herself and backed by the people who either knew her when or admire her now. The documentary gives a sense of what kind of life was lived on the road by musicians when communities were scattered and touring was truly done in beat-up old buses and the sense of rootlessness that engendered. Some wonderful performances are highlighted and some terrific tales told of a certain kind of entertainment that is hard to find today.
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- May 12, 2013
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- Budget
- $600,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 30 minutes
- Color
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By what name was Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer (2007) officially released in Canada in English?
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