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M. Ward's New Album Offers His Take On Billie Holiday's 'Lady In Satin'

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with singer-songwriter M. Ward about his new album of Billie Holiday covers, Think of Spring. He uses an acoustic guitar to bring a folk approach to Holiday's jazz songs.

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