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Song Travels

Michael Feinstein uncovers the intimate journey singers and songs take with one another
José James.

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José James On Song Travels

The jazz and R&B singer remembers Billie Holiday by performing several of her signature tunes.

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Lari White.

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Lari White On Song Travels

Nashville's "Renaissance Woman" joins Michael Feinstein to perform Willie Nelson's "Crazy."

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Betty Buckley.

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Betty Buckley On Song Travels

The Tony winner brings leading-lady vocals to a performance of "Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered."

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Jon Regen.

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Jon Regen On Song Travels

Hear the pianist and vocalist perform the title track from his new album, Stop Time.

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Dee Dee Bridgewater.

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Dee Dee Bridgewater On Song Travels

The singer performs a few of Billie Holiday's signature songs, including "Loverman."

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Kate Davis.

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Kate Davis On Song Travels

The bassist and songwriter performs a lighthearted rendition of the standard "Tea for Two."

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Jitterbug Vipers.

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Jitterbug Vipers On Song Travels

The 1930s-style "viper jazz" band swings with rock 'n' roll fury in a live studio session.

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