One of her greatest advantages is that lea delaria is comfortable onstage and onstage, she is herself. On albums such as bulldyke in a chinashop, delaria often puts her comedy in the background to showcase her surprisingly good jazz singing. Each of the twelve tracks has been pristinely arranged by lea. Bay area reporter lea delaria, from big boo to bowie. Dave mizejewski, of the national wildlife federation, brings animals.
Delaria is the television, stage and music star currently best known as carrie big boo black in the hit netflix series orange is the new black. Delarias new jazz david bowie cover album, house of david, is set for release july 24 and is already available digitally. Delaria talks about her new david bowie cover album, house of david. However, delaria s multifaceted career as a comedian, actress, and jazz musician has, in fact, spanned decades. Delaria is credited with being the first openly gay comic to appear on a latenight talk show with her 1993 appearance on the arsenio hall show. Lea delaria seems to have achieved overnight stardom with her two time, sag award winning, standout role as carrie big boo black in the netflix hit series orange is the new black. Shes also released eight albums, each taking an unexpected spin on jazz. The frame orange is the new black actress lea delarias other. The first major jazz reworking on bowies beloved catalog, the album features tracks such as a smooth bossa nova interpretation of golden years, a trenchant. Provided to youtube by ghostlight records life on mars. Check out house of david by lea delaria on amazon music. Vocal jazz, david bowie tribute cd lea delaria house. The debut single from lea delaria s new record house of david. House of david 2015 the live smoke sessions 2008 play it cool 2001 be a santa 2010 alien left hand 2009 double standards 2003 60 million songs.
House of david by lea delaria on amazon music unlimited. Lea delaria upped to regular on orange is the new black. Ghostlight records presents the innovative album from lea delaria, house of david. Her new show features hits from her latest album house of david. Lea delaria has an amazing voice that everybody should hear. With wendy williams, lea delaria, david mizejewski. Lea delaria on house of david, her album of bowie covers. Ghostlight records presents the innovative new album from lea delaria, house of david. Lea delaria is best known as one of the stars of orange is the new. Lea delaria seems to only have one other music album the best off rather good as well although fifteen years old. Lea delaria born may 23, 1958 is an american comedian, actress, and jazz singer. By niki dandrea over the course of her 36year career in show business, lea delaria has performed standup comedy all over the world, performed in a plethora of plays and musicals, had roles in copious tv shows most notably as carrie big boo black in orange is. When orange is the new blacks lea delaria s not spending time in tv prison, shes singing jazz.
Lea delaria may be best known for her role as big boo on netflxs orange is the new black, but she has also enjoyed a long career as a jazz singer. An outspoken actress, director, singer, comedian, and writer, she began singing in jazz clubs as a teenager before extending herself successfully into standup comedy in the early 1980s. Best known for her role as boo on orange is the new black, delaria has been a staple on the queer comedy scene for decades. Delariahas five records on the warner jazz and classics label, and her book, lea s book of rules for the world,is in its third printing at bantam doubleday and dell. In this naked american songbook extra hear lea delaria tell the tale of meeting stephen sondheim, and almost meeting david bowie. Shes now in australia for a series of concerts featuring hits from her latest album, called house of david. House of david lea delaria 2015 click here to order now. Lea was the featured vocalist at the 50th anniversary of the newport jazz festival, and has performed in some of the most prestigious houses in the world including carnegie hall, lincoln center, the chicago symphony, hollywood bowl, the royal albert hall and the sydney opera house. She helped to create san franciscos gay comedy nights and new yorks people who are funny that way and has uproariously mced openmike nights, festival stages, and gay pride rallie.
Lea has five records on the warner jazz and classics label and her book lea s book of rules for the world is in its third printing at bantam doubleday and dell. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. She is best known for her portrayal of inmate carrie big boo black on netflix original series orange is the new black. Lea delaria orange is the new black tells about her new club. Start your free trial learn more new subscribers only. Wendy weighs in on the latest hot topics and gives advice during ask wendy. Lea delaria who plays big boo on orange is the new black shows off her jazz pipes in this concert salute to the great david bowie. Delaria is now in australia for a series of concerts featuring hits from her.
David bowie is the only man lea delaria would go straight for. Delaria is the television, stage and music star currently best known as carrie big boo black in the hit netflix series. Orange is the new black actor lea delaria channels david bowie. At least, thats what the singer, actress and comic told her audience in so many words on saturday. Lea delaria, big boo on the netflix hit orange is the new black, brings her live show to the pac for one night only. Her latest, house of david 2016, for example, reinterprets classic david bowie songs in jazz style. Listen free to lea delaria house of david fame, space oddity and more.
Listen to your favorite songs from house of david by lea delaria now. Lea delaria releases new album house of david digitally. House of david, a tribute to the late david bowie featuring her smoky, swinging takes on bowie classics including space oddity, rebel rebel and fame, among others. Known for her frank, outspoken politics and big personality, delaria is not one to shy away from comedy that will bite hard and elicit gales of laughter. Lea delaria holds court with passion and grace in her david bowie tribute show. Twice a night through saturday october 28 at birdland jazz club, this show based on delaria s 2015 crowdsourced recording house of david. Lea delaria is probably bestknown for her awardwinning role as carrie big boo black on netflixs popular series orange is the new black. A hilarious comedian with an aggressive stage presence and irreverent takes on all sorts of lesbian issues. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
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