Lush Life - Billy Porter with Alan Broadbent and the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles

Surviving in the shadows during the decades before the Stonewall Rebellion, gay African American composer/lyricist BILLY STRAYHORN was one of America's most influential jazz musicians. He created the most famous songs introduced Duke Ellington's big band (including "Take the A Train), but Strayhorn rarely gained the recognition he deserved. Award-winning jazz pianist Alan Broadbent collaborated with the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles for this full-fledged tribute to Strayhorn, joined onstage by a big band, and most notably, the remarkable talents of Mr. BILLY PORTER, directed by Tony-winner Joanna Gleason. Here is Porter's first act solo, "Lush Life," composed by then-16-year-old Billy Strayhorn, the song that launched his career with Duke Ellington.
Recorded at the Alex Theatre, April 2007.
Solo by: Billy Porter
Arranged and accompanied by: Alan Broadbent
With: The Alan Broadbent Trio
And: the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles
Directed by: Joanna Gleason
Artistic Director: Dr. Bruce Mayhall

[@toobad181]

You have reached deep into my soul - I know I'll watch & listen & sing , with you, to this song over & over -- & into the future -- thru out my life.
May God Bless You !

[@PhilipVassallo]

Great interpretation of the great Strayhorn lyrics, Billy Porter!

[@JimNPB]

THANK YOU!!