Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer Coming To TV

05/28/2010
. The Documentary Channel have announced the exclusive U.S. television debut of the film that chronicles the amazing life and story of one of the greatest American jazz singers, Anita O'Day.

The acclaimed documentary "Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer" will premiere on Monday, June 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. DOC is primarily available through satellite television services DISH Network (Channel 197) and DIRECTV (Channel 267).

"Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer" tells the astonishing journey of survival, and above all the endurance of O'Day's talent, told in a number of frank interviews with her and those who knew her. Her career was long and eventful, spanning seven decades, with her last album recorded when she was 84.

This documentary of a legend was co-directed by Robbie Cavolina and Ian McCrudden who produced with Melissa Davis. Personalities talk about her quirky personality, while jazz critics and her few still living contemporaries speak of her extraordinary talent and how amazing it was that she continued to sing for so long.

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