Jazz Articles about Nina Causey

Horne to Strayhorn At Black Repertory Theater

by Walter Atkins
December 4, 2022

Nina Causey Black Repertory Theater Horne to Strayhorn Berkeley, CA November 19, 2022 Horne to Strayhorn, an original musical play created by Dr. Mona Vaughn Scott, celebrated and explored the complicated relationship between the legendary Lena Horne and the brilliant jazz composer Billy Strayhorn. Saturday's performance featured Bay Area vocalist Nina Causey as Horne, accompanied over the play's run by: bassists Glenn Howell and Sid Smith; guitarist Tim Landis; and pianist Benny Watson. The ...