Alex McArthur and George Caldwell are in the midst of performing ‘Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill,” a recreation of Billie Holiday’s final performance, with Alex inhabiting the role of Lady Day, and George acting as Musical Director. The show at Shea’s Smith Theatre runs through Sunday (Feb. 15). Meanwhile they join Jeff Miers here to discuss Billie Holiday, jazz and America.

The show, a MusicalFare production, is running at Shea’s Smith Theatre in Buffalo’s Theatre and Entertainment District, through February 15.