Series which showcases innovative classic repertoire from the formative period in jazz history, 1890-1940. This program explores the talent, wit, joy, pain, and worldly wisdom of one of the greatest of all blueswomen. Rainey was a performer, composer, poet, lyricist, bandleader, and teachers. The featured artist is the Aisha Kahlil Trio.|GERTRUDE "MA" RAINEY : QUEEN MOTHER OF THE CLASSIC BLUES / produced by Mary Drayton-Hill. SERIES: Jazz at the Palm Court| no. 2 Program which showcases innovative classic repertoire from the formative peiod in jazz history, 1890-1940. This program explores the talent, wit, joy, pain, and worldly wisdom of one of the greatest of all blueswomen. Rainey was a performer, composer, poet, lyricist, bandleader, and teacher. The featured artist is the Aisha Kahlil Trio. BROADCAST: Satellite, 16 Oct. 1989.
