Jimmy Borges
The First Verse
Tuesday, February 21 at 7:30 pm
also Wednesday, February 22 at 11:00 pm and Sunday, February 26 at 4:00 pm

The Ballad Continues
Tuesday, February 28 at 7:30 pm
also Wednesday, February 29 at 11:00 pm and Sunday, March 4 at 4:00 pm

 

 

Hawaii's legendary jazz vocalist Jimmy Borges hears the story in every song and his own story is nothing short of breathtaking. The PBS Hawaii board member is back on the scene and on screen. Leslie Wilcox sits down with Jimmy in a special two-part episode of LONG STORY SHORT.

In "The First Verse," Jimmy takes us along on his journey from Kalihi to the Bay Area, from student athlete to world-class jazz singer.

In "The Ballad Continues," Jimmy reveals what he did to gain exclusive access to Frank Sinatra's music archive. He also opens up about the most difficult challenge he has had to face - battling cancer.

 
Jimmy Borges
   

The First Verse AUDIO

The Ballad Continues AUDIO

The First Verse TRANSCRIPT

The Ballad Continues TRANSCRIPT