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2017 Judith Owen, Stellar singer Chats with Satirist
001-2017-023
47:05 Master Camera files on Hard Drive, Mp4 Server on Cloud
Sat May 06 2017
Interviewer, Harry Shearer
02:34 Judith Owen explains her background 03:20 Owen explains how her background compounds her musical interests and style 05:19 Owen describes what she listened to growing up and the influence her father’s taste had on her 07:33 Owen discusses how she’s enamored by chords 10:01 Owen describes her admiration for New Orleans piano players, and explains how she identifies as a songwriter 11:55 Owen describes her songwriting process 15:32 Owen discusses getting involved with Leland Sklar and the experience of recording her album Ebb and Flow with him 20:56 Demonstration “Josephine” 24:32 Leland Sklar discusses what drew him to Judith Owen and her music 25:52 Owen explains her affection for Sklar, and the importance of assembling a good, amusing touring group 27:34 Owen describes some of her joys in touring and being a musician 29:35 Owen explains how touring and her musicianship and the fun that entails are keeping her young 31:39 Owen ruminates on lives in show business being like a form of revenge against high school bullies 34:30 Owen discusses her range, and how her versatility harmed her business prospects until a variety became recognized and labeled as part of her style 38:09 Owen considers the rewards of sticking to your own style and idiosyncrasies 41:50 Owen discusses her acting collaborations with Harry Shearer and how she identifies as an actress more generally 44:09 Demonstration “Sweet Feet”
video recording
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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Archive