Dinah Washington Tribute Airs On CBC-TV

Months ago, television producer Jon Siddall called and asked me if I had ever met Dinah Washington. I told him I had and also had an audio interview with her. Jack Cullen had also interviewed her and because I save everything, I provided both audio interviews. That led to my appearance on his documentary What A Difference: A Tribute to Dinah Washington with Jaclyn Guillou airing July 27 at 7 pm on CBC-TV.

Dinah came to Vancouver in 1961 to appear at the Cave Theatre Restaurant. She had the air of a major movie star and loved to flash her expensive jewelry. But there is no questioning her amazing talent. I am looking forward to the “doc”.