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RIP, Chris Connor (August 29, 2009) Jazz Singer
Chris Connor (Born Mary Loutsenhizer) November 8, 1927 – August 29, 2009 Chris Connor was a jazz vocalist who moved to New York City in 1948 to broaden her career beyond the night clubs of Kansa… more →
The Music's Over
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jazzlives wrote 2 months ago: At the risk of turning JAZZ LIVES into a blog wholly devoted to jazz “paper ephemera,” I … more →
RIP, Chris Connor (August 29, 2009) Jazz Singer
themusicsover.com wrote 4 months ago: Chris Connor (Born Mary Loutsenhizer) November 8, 1927 – August 29, 2009 Chris Connor was a ja … more →
On This Date (August 25, 1979) Stan Kenton
themusicsover.com wrote 4 months ago: Stan Kenton December 15, 1911 – August 25, 1979 Stan Kenton was a popular jazz pianist and ban … more →
On This Date (August 9, 1974) Bill Chase, Wally Yohn, John Emma, Walter Clark / Chase
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themusicsover.com wrote 4 months ago: Bill Chase October 20, 1934 – August 9, 1974 Wally Yohn DOB Unknown – August 9, 1974 Joh … more →
On This Date (July 26, 1995) Laurindo Almeida
themusicsover.com wrote 5 months ago: Laurindo Almeida September 2, 1917 – July 26, 1995 Laurindo Almeido was a world-class Brazilia … more →
Einstein and Marilyn Monroe
David Halliday wrote 1 year ago: Einstein and Marilyn Monroe are 2 more characters who have become part of our cultural wallpaper. Ei … more →
Artistry in Rhythm
spywriter wrote 1 year ago: Listening to today: This Four record album includes: Come back to Sorrento Artistry in Percussion Op … more →
Friday May 30th, Big Band Dinner and Dance!
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mofojo wrote 1 year ago: Check out the big band swing, shake your thing, and have some dinner. The Hollywood Canteen Swing Ba … more →
Euro Football Cup 2008: Get Your Jazz National Anthems Ready!
Jan Derrer wrote 1 year ago: The UEFA euro football cup 2008 will certainly have many highlights. The singing of the national ant … more →
Fairlawn Steak House Cocktails
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Dane wrote 1 year ago: Greenville, Ohio Thanks to Ellie for this one: Stan Kenton – Black Coffee … more →
The DeVore Four
Trane DeVore wrote 4 years ago: My dad’s very old friend, fellow Kansas City avant-jazz musician Noah Young (formerly Richard Youngs … more →
Stan Kenton: Contemporary Concepts CD review (Orlando Weekly)
Jason Ferguson wrote 6 years ago: Among big-band leaders, Stan Kenton was certainly the most insane. This is a fact that is often over … more →
All That Jazz - The Top Hat Cafe in the City of Sin (Montreal,Quebec)
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evelynyvonnetheriault wrote 4 months ago: Matchbook Cover In my post Neon Signs/Modern Times, I analyzed a vintage postcard of Ste-Catherine S … more →
A Day At The Flea VIII
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dkpresents wrote 5 months ago: The P and I spent part of our holiday weekend at the local flea market. Here’s some of what we … more →
Everybody Love Everybody
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gtra1n wrote 5 months ago: I used to be a big basketball fan, and I even played basketball in college (of course, I went to a g … more →
RIP, Charlie Mariano (June 16, 2009) Played Sax With Stan Kenton
themusicsover.com wrote 6 months ago: Charlie Mariano November 12, 1923 – June 16, 2009 Charlie Mariano was a gifted alto saxophone … more →
On This Date (June 15, 1982) Art Pepper
themusicsover.com wrote 6 months ago: Art Pepper September 1, 1925 – June 15, 1982 Art Pepper was one of West Coast Jazz’s gre … more →
On This Date (June 6, 1991) Stan Getz
themusicsover.com wrote 6 months ago: Stan Getz (Born Stan Gayetzky) February 2, 1927 – June 6, 1991 Stan Getz was a jazz saxophone … more →
A Speakeasy of the Mind
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gtra1n wrote 7 months ago: The password to the speakeasy is “Infernal Machines,” you’ll be able to use it ver … more →
