Catherine Russell and Friends with Special Guest Cyndi Lauper

Grammy Award–winning and three-time Grammy nominated vocalist Catherine Russell marks her 70th birthday with a joyful celebration honoring the music, the mentors, and the moments that have shaped her remarkable career. Born into a true royal family of jazz—her mother, Carline Ray, was a member of the pioneering International Sweethearts of Rhythm, and her father, Luis Russell, led a celebrated big band, which was fronted by Louis Armstrong from 1929 through 1940—Catherine embodies jazz greatness