The Restored "Ma" Rainey, Mother of the Blues: Her Life, Career & The Definitive New Box Set!
Hear the story behind a landmark Ma Rainey box set, presented by the jazz historian who wrote its liner notes.
- Sep 17 · 14:00 – 15:00 EDT
- Around $0.00
- Louis Armstrong Center · Jerry’s Place
Who's Involve
Louis Armstrong House MuseumOrganizerDavid SagerSpeaker
Doug BensonOther
Ma RaineyOther
Description
Mother of the Blues: The Complete Paramount Recordings, 1923–1928 brings together every side Ma Rainey cut for Paramount, restored by audio engineer Doug Benson. Jazz historian David Sager, who wrote the set's liner notes, walks through Rainey's life and career, and the making of this definitive 5-CD box set from the GHB Jazz Foundation.