

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Billie Holiday: God Bless the Child
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: "Witness the legacy of a jazz icon. The Jazz Legacy Project presents Billie Holiday: God Bless the Child, a powerful experience that celebrates the music, life, and defiant spirit of one of history's most influential vocalists."

The Jazz Legacy project is not a simple tribute band; it's a "jazz concert and a jazz history class in one," as audiences have described it. The ensemble, features powerhouse vocalist Maria Howell, who explores the groundbreaking artistry and courageous fight for equality that defined Billie Holiday's life and career. Through a captivating multimedia experience of live music, narration, rare images, and video footage, audiences gain a deeper understanding of how Holiday developed her unique vocal style and blazed a trail for future generations.

This performance delves into the story of "Lady Day," detailing her advanced sense of rhythm and her groundbreaking vocal approach that forever changed jazz singing. You'll hear the iconic songs that defined her career, including the masterpiece "God Bless the Child," which she co-wrote. The show highlights how her relentless fight for equality as a musician, a woman, and an African-American made her one of the most significant figures of the 20th century.

The Jazz Legacy Project has a strong track record of bringing the stories of jazz legends to life, with ongoing residencies and sold-out performances exploring the legacies of artists like Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald, and Herbie Hancock. Led by Justin Varnes, who serves as both drummer and narrator, the group provides a deeply human and historical context for the music, making jazz more accessible and engaging for casual listeners. This is an unforgettable tribute that connects the audience with the humanity behind the music and the powerful legacy of Billie Holiday.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kill-devil-hills/billie-holiday-god-bless-the-child/200028592909457
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, holiday, concerts, workshops, live-music, trips-adventures, art, jazz
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 48

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/outerbanksforum/4888?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=kill+devil+hills-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Kill Devil Hills
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: First Flight High Official Fan Page
- **lat**: 36.00922
- **long**: -75.66636
- **full address**: First Flight High Official Fan Page, 100 Veterans Dr, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948-6965, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Outer Banks Forum (https://allevents.in/org/outer-banks-forum/20951360)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** First Flight High Official Fan Page, 100 Veterans Dr, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948-6965, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Outer Banks Forum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, holiday, concerts, workshops, live-music, trips-adventures, art, jazz
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Billie Holiday: God Bless the Child ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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