Ep. 20 - James Gavin // Constant Constance: The Andrew D'Angelo Podcast

For Constant Constance's 20th episode, Andrew speaks with James Gavin. James is an author who has been writing for eighteen years now; he is currently finishing a biography of George Michael which is due to be published next Spring 2022 (pub. Abrams Books). As Sheila Weller writes of James, "there is no one who writes as eloquently, knowledgeably, and page-turningly about the midcentury music heroes who sang - and lived - our American story." In this expansive conversation, Andrew speaks with James about the history and stories behind his five previously published books, “Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne;” “Deep in a Dream : The Long Night of Chet Baker,” “Is That All There Is? : The Strange Life of Peggy Lee,” and “Intimate Nights: The Golden Age of New York Cabaret,” and so much more, (including a discussion about a little-known story behind the saxophone solo on George Michael’s song ‘Careless Whisper’.) If you’re interested in any of these musical greats, history, or anything really, this is an episode for you. This episode of Constant Constance is a long one, as James reads from his biography of singer Lena Horne called, “Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne.” ### Welcome to Constant Constance: The Andrew D’Angelo Podcast. Twice a week, Andrew, renowned jazz saxophonist and brain cancer survivor, invites us to engage with the many worlds of his guests. Created during the isolating and uncertain times of the Covid-19 global pandemic, Constant Constance is a podcast meant to foster connection, with conversations that cover all the arts, human resilience, a little bit of politics, and a lot of humor. So, join Andrew and his many guests each week for conversations about, well, a little bit of everything. New conversations every Sunday and Thursday. Watch on YouTube and Facebook. Listen free on Sundays and Thursdays on Apple, Stichter, Spotify and anywhere you get your podcasts. www.andrewdangelo.com Twitter @AndrewNDAngelo Instagram @dangelo_andrew Facebook Personal - www.facebook.com/dangelo.andrew Facebook Musician - www.facebook.com/Andrew-DAngelo-52183051294 Andrew’s Patreon - www.patreon.com/user?u=23816931 Photo Credit (Andrew D'Angelo) - Johannes Berg