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Signing Off
Signing Off—J. Campbell/R. Connelly, 1944? (Recorded November 15, 2010) Here’s the bonus track I promised. It’s one I recorded over two years ago. The song is a mystery to me. The only rec… more →
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Gypsy Jazz Singer Delilah Collaborates on Her Music With “Eye of the Tiger” Writer Jim Peterik
wrote 3 days ago: Gypsy Jazz Singer Delilah has collaborated on her music with “Eye of the Tiger” writer and Grammy aw … more →
BREW LITE & HIS HOLY JAZZ SPIRITS -- PENTECOST JAM -- MAY 23, 2010
wrote 5 days ago: Dear folks & followers – It’s a great pleasure for me to present the best from our c … more →
RE: AMSTERDAM, MAY 13, 1983 -- CHET & ME — PERSONAL MEMORIES OF A TRUMPET COLLEAGUE
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wrote 1 week ago: In Düsseldorf’s commons (Uni Mensa in German), in 1986, Chet arrived one hour delayed. He was … more →
Live Music: Michael Feinstein at the Valley Performing Arts Center
wrote 1 week ago: By Don Heckman Northridge, CA. One of the first times (and there were many) that I reviewed a Michae … more →
Gypsy Jazz Vocalist Delilah, Influenced by Barbra Streisand, Creates Enchanting Music to Listen To
wrote 2 weeks ago: Who doesn’t want a “Sweeter Life?” With timeless vocals reminiscent of legendary jazz artists, Delil … more →
Love helps Rod Stewart overcome writer's block
wrote 2 weeks ago: BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Rod Stewart has never shied from the spotlight, but on this day, the fa … more →
American Idol: Good on ya, @HarryConnickJR
wrote 2 weeks ago: Harry Connick Jr at Tulane University May 16, 2009. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) My heroes have been us … more →
On Harry Connick, Jr. and His "Encounter" with Idol
wrote 2 weeks ago: It’s important to acknowledge that I am not, and never really have been, a fan of American Ido … more →
Why Harry Connick Jr. Couldn't Sit Idle During 'Idol'
wrote 2 weeks ago: http://www.nextavenue.org/blog/why-harry-connick-jr-couldnt-sit-idle-during-idol The star couldn … more →
Singing classic songs from the 1920s-1960s for Buffalo audiences
wrote 3 weeks ago: Mark Weber is the Buffalo Crooner. Even though he’s in his thirties, he sings songs from a byg … more →
Aaron Neville (Mass MoCA May 25) and Keith Richards on Doo-Wop and the Great American Songbook
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wrote 3 weeks ago: Aaron Neville, Don Was and Keith Richards Behind Doo-Wop Revival by Larry Murray Aaron Neville (72) … more →
Happy Birthday Ella Fitzgerald!
wrote 4 weeks ago: Ella Jane Fitzgerald , also known as the “First Lady of Song” “Queen of Jazz” and “Lady Ella,” was a … more →
Repost From Bruno Leicht's Resurrected "Old & New Swingin' Dreams" Blog: What became of CHINATOWN, MY CHINATOWN? -- SAX NO END
wrote 1 month ago: Dear swinging friends, This is my reply to Marc Myers’ recent article at JazzWax: JAZZ IS UNIV … more →
Repost: Another Springstrumental ∽ HARRY JAMES & "SPRING CAN REALLY HANG YOU UP THE MOST" ∽ 'Live' in Las Vegas, Spring, 1964
wrote 1 month ago: Isn’t this a lovely interpretation of the fabulous bitter sweet Spring ballad? Here it is, as … more →
Preview: Tri-C JazzFest: Michael Feinstein — a conversation about The Gershwins and Me
wrote 1 month ago: by Mike Telin Known as “The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook,” Columbus native Michae … more →
ON THE PATH TO SONG WITH ASAKO TAKASAKI
wrote 1 month ago: About two months ago I heard Asako Takasaki’s debut CD, ALL OF ME, and I reviewed it here. On … more →
Bouncing Off the Wall
wrote 1 month ago: Personalization, as exemplified by the popularity of music services like Pandora, has become a defin … more →
Repost Of "Dedicated To A Forgotten Ode To Spring: SPRING WILL BE SO SAD (WHEN SHE COMES THIS YEAR)"
wrote 1 month ago: “Spring Will Be So Sad (When She Comes This Year)” by Margaret Bonds and Harold “Hal” Di … more →
RE: SPRING -- STAN GETZ QUARTET - 'LIVE' IN MUNICH - ON A SLOW BOAT TO CHINA - 1990
wrote 1 month ago: And always remember which became quasi proverbial in Germany: “Wat is’ Stan Getz los?! … more →
