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On This Date (July 31, 1986) Teddy Wilson / Respected Jazz Pianist
Teddy Wilson November 24, 1912 – July 31, 1986 Teddy Wilson was a much respected jazz pianist who came from the great music city of Austin, TX. His smooth-as-silk style could be heard on record… more →
The Music's Over
hughgaddyjr wrote 3 days ago: Bill “Bojangles” Robinson Bill "Bojangles"Robinson Legendary Entertainer, Luth … more →
Pink
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Dane wrote 3 weeks ago: Back to the sunshine … for as long as it lasts. In Ohio, that won’t likely be long. At l … more →
Little Red Lipstick
Tara Decoda wrote 1 month ago: Fall Trend: Red Lips AAAHHHH, little black dress. You know the one that we keep in our closet in cas … more →
Feet that sing. Bodies that swing.
The GroundHog wrote 1 month ago: A movie that I talk often about, I saw decades ago. I’m sure if I searched through my blog po … more →
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akanoladarling wrote 1 month ago: “It [prejudice] is such a waste. It makes you logy and half-alive. It gives you nothing. It ta … more →
VOTE NOW FOR THE FANATICS’ CLASSIC OLD SCHOOL DANCE-SPIRIT TEAM
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livesinnewjersey wrote 2 months ago: O.K. friends, “Knicks Spirit Week” a/k/a “Happy Week” is in full swing and effect. Now it’s time to … more →
FANATICS OLD SCHOOL CLASSICS DANCE-SPIRIT TEAM COMPETITION, Group 1
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livesinnewjersey wrote 2 months ago: At Knicks Fanatics, we don’t play. This is “Knicks Spirit Week” and we are going to start it o … more →
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Robin Caldwell wrote 2 months ago: Without question my grandmother (Irene) and her sisters (Jewell, Harriet, Jeanne, Geneva and Sally) … more →
You say "diva" like it's a bad thing!
Hilary Gardner wrote 2 months ago: “Demanding.” “Difficult.” “Emotional.” “High-strung. … more →
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert (OST)
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absinthemisia wrote 2 months ago: Soundtrack THE ADVENTURES OF PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT MOTHER RECORDS MUMCD9416 1CD [77'00"] Ch … more →
Harlem's Bojangles Saves the Yankees’
harlemworldblog wrote 3 months ago: In the summer of 1938, Jake Powell, a journeyman Yankees outfielder, talked his way into trouble. Du … more →
Jazz Clarinetist Walt Levinsky
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thejazzmonger wrote 3 months ago: You may not know him, but you have heard him. Walt Levinsky (b. April 18, 1929 / d. Dec. 14, 1999) w … more →
On This Date (July 31, 1986) Teddy Wilson / Respected Jazz Pianist
themusicsover.com wrote 3 months ago: Teddy Wilson November 24, 1912 – July 31, 1986 Teddy Wilson was a much respected jazz pianist … more →
On This Date (July 13, 2008) Gerald Wiggins / Played with Louis Armstrong
themusicsover.com wrote 4 months ago: Gerald Wiggins May 12, 1922 – July 13, 2008 Gerald Wiggins was a much respected classically tr … more →
I Like Jazz
Ron Meyer wrote 1 year ago: I suppose there are other auto racing fanatics who love jazz, but I haven’t met any of them. Actual … more →
30 June
June 30 B-Days
bunnybuntales wrote 5 months ago: Lena Horne (1917- ) singer, actress, The Wiz Glenda Farrell (1904-1971) actress, Little Caesar Nest … more →
The Ghosts of Harlem: New Book By Hank O'Neal
harlemworldblog wrote 5 months ago: Books Music producer, author, photographer and former CIA agent, Hank O’Neal has plenty of exp … more →
"Soundies" - the Hollywood film shorts of Jazz & Big Band performers
thejazzmonger wrote 5 months ago: I was asked recently about where someone could purchase “Soundies,” the short-subject fi … more →
