Films

JODIE DRAKE: BLUES IN MY BREAD — profile of the Canadian jazz singer and actress. Jodie discusses the musical inspiration of her mother, a gospel singer; the experience of being a black musician in the forties and the fifties; life on the road with Matthew Rucker’s band the spirits of Swing the challenges black musicians experienced trying to make money and get work; racial prejudice; the 1950′s jazz scene in Toronto and Montreal;

During a 1991 Detroit concert where she sings ‘Lowdown Dog Blues’ with saxophonist Louis Barnett, drummer William Evans, pianist Alma Smith, trumpeter Herbert Williams, and bass player Rodney Whitaker. The program also presents archival still photos documenting her career through the years and footage of Drake performing on a number of CBC produced television series including ‘Bandwagon’, ‘All About Toronto’, ‘Program X’, ‘Black Hallelujah’ and ‘In The Mood’ (with American singer Joe Williams). 28 Minutes, Color Documentary English Produced for CBC Adrienne Clarkson Presents Featuring Performances by Joe Williams and many other jazz legends.