Jazz@CAM: The Jazz Legacy Project presents Billie Holiday: God Bless the Child feat. Maria Howell
April 3, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
CAM Members: $35
Non-Members: $55
Join us at Jazz@CAM for an unforgettable evening as The Jazz Legacy Project presents Billie Holiday: God Bless the Child feat. Maria Howell. We will detail how Billie Holiday developed her unique vocal style and blazed a trail for women and African-Americans, paving the way for future generations. This show features a multimedia experience of live music, narration, images, and video footage.
Billie Holiday’s unique vocal approach and advanced sense of rhythm made her one of the most important and influential vocalists in American history. Her relentless fight to be treated as an equal—as a musician, a female, and an African-American—made her one of the most significant American figures of the 20th century.
About The Jazz Legacy Project:
Created in 2015 by Justin Varnes while teaching Jazz History at Georgia State University, The Jazz Legacy Project (JLP) has an ongoing residency at the Velvet Note jazz club in Atlanta, where they have been selling out their performances for six years. The project combines playing records and storytelling about jazz artists, making it a big success both in the classroom and on stage.
Maria Howell:
Maria Howell is an actor and vocalist known for her roles in The Color Purple, Hidden Figures, Hunger Games, The Blind Side, and the TV series Revolution. Her singing career blossomed after her role as the choir soloist in The Color Purple, leading to performances with Nancy Wilson, George Benson, Ray Charles, Earl Klugh, and Ronnie Laws. A North Carolina native, Maria also dedicates her downtime to teaching and supporting charities like Mothers without Students.
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