So my friend and workmate Ed Moloy went down to Austin, Texas for one of those out of control librarian/archivist conferences, found his way to a Kat Edmonson concert, and promptly fell head over heels for the singer. It's not hard to hear why.
Kat Edmonson - Summertime [buy]
SalGal texted me today from the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass fest in San Francisco. Tons of great artists, including Mavis Staples, Todd Snider, and Booker T jamming with the Drive-By Truckers.
Booker T & the MGs version of "Summertime" has a somberness which captures something essential about the song.
Booker T. & The MGs [buy]
But then there's Billie and the gang putting another spin on the whole affair. Bunny Berigan's muted trumpet practically tells the whole story, but then Billie steps in as only Lady can to complete the tale.
Billie Holiday - Summertime [buy]
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