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To: M. Espinola
Sad news . . . Anita was second only to Ella in my book. Her scat version of "Four Brothers" is one of my all-time faves. And her performance in the movie "Jazz On a Summer's Day" is a classic.

Rest easy Anita, and thank you for all of the great music. You will be missed.
6 posted on 11/23/2006 5:54:07 PM PST by GodBlessRonaldReagan (Big dog, big dog, bow-wow-wow! We'll crush crime, now, now, now!)
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To: GodBlessRonaldReagan
I fully agree with your overview of Miss O'Day, "Anita was second only to Ella in my book.."

'Let me off uptown!'

Performances by
Gene Krupa and his Orchestra
Roy Eldridge - trumpet & vocals
Anita O'Day - vocals

Now she's as far uptown as one can be. Rest in peace.

9 posted on 11/23/2006 9:58:37 PM PST by M. Espinola (Freedom is never free)
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