Ironic that Queen Latifah’s soon-to-be-released CD is “Travelin’ Light” as that is just what I did last night trudging a mile and a half to the Hollywood Bowl to get a $12 seat! Traffic around the Bowl was particularly impacted last night by the ESPY Awards at the Kodak Theater and by construction on Highland Blvd. At one point I almost gave up finding a place to park. But I’m glad I persevered. Queen was charming and soulful, singing many of her songs from “The Dana Owens Album” of 2004. As her final number, Latifah chose Billy Strayhorn’s “Lush Life”. Written by 16 year old Strayhorn, “Lush” imbues such bittersweet sentiment that it seemed composed by a much older world weary man. It felt as though she had found a musical home for her warm timbre and vocal range. What a beautiful night under the stars!
Thursday, July 12, 2007
The $12 ticket
Ironic that Queen Latifah’s soon-to-be-released CD is “Travelin’ Light” as that is just what I did last night trudging a mile and a half to the Hollywood Bowl to get a $12 seat! Traffic around the Bowl was particularly impacted last night by the ESPY Awards at the Kodak Theater and by construction on Highland Blvd. At one point I almost gave up finding a place to park. But I’m glad I persevered. Queen was charming and soulful, singing many of her songs from “The Dana Owens Album” of 2004. As her final number, Latifah chose Billy Strayhorn’s “Lush Life”. Written by 16 year old Strayhorn, “Lush” imbues such bittersweet sentiment that it seemed composed by a much older world weary man. It felt as though she had found a musical home for her warm timbre and vocal range. What a beautiful night under the stars!
