Theater: Aaron Davis Hall / West 135th St. and Convent Avenue, New York, NY, 10031
It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues written by Charles Bevel, Lita Gaithers, Randal Myler, Ron Taylor, and Dan Wheetman, is a rich and rousing musical revue with songs ranging from African chants and spirituals to Delta and Chicago Blues. There are deeply spiritual numbers and raw and kinetic blues standards, with a healthy nod to the American popular song along the way. The score includes classics like Crossroads Blues, Goodnight Irene, Fever and Let the Good Times Roll, together with iconic popular songs made famous by Robert Johnson, BB King, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Muddy Waters, Ray Charles, Peggy Lee, Patsy Cline, Billie Holiday and more.
August 2, 2011: Watching “It Ain’t Nothin’ but the Blues,” a musical revue at Aaron Davis Hall, feels a bit like being on a sightseeing tour with an uninspired guide. The things you see may be appealing or even thrilling, but you’re not going to learn much about them that you didn’t already know.
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