The Incomparable Lena Horne (2004)

Sub-Genres - Concerts, Music History, Vocal Music  |   Run Time - 115 min.  |   Countries - United States  |   MPAA Rating - NR
  • AllMovie Rating
  • User Ratings (0)
  • Your Rating

Share on

Synopsis by Jason Buchanan

A long-time night-club singer whose remarkable skill at the microphone quickly elevated her to the status of a jazz legend, Lena Horne's unforgettable voice still retains the power to haunt listeners decades after her rise to fame in the late '50s. Gathering photographs and clips of Horne to assemble an affectionate and informative documentary that scans the enduring career of the talented songstress, this reflective look at some of the singer's proudest moments includes such remarkable footage as Horne singing "Ziegfeld Folloes," &Till the Clouds Roll By," and "Stormy Weather" among many other hits. This feature is a remarkable career retrospective for one of the music world's most beloved singers.

Characteristics

Keywords

jazz, performer, singer