Music

The Time I Met David Bowie

On October 8, 1972 The Spiders From Mars tour came to the Motor City. The Fisher Theater was the venue. I thought it was...

Robert Jr Whitall Event

Robert Jr Whitall is the publisher of Big City Rhythm & Blues Magazine, based in Royal Oak, Michigan. He is also an artist and...

Jazz, Blues & Alternate Views – Part 4

Feature Image - Soft Machine Other Doors, album Moonjune Records British progressive jazz-rock band Soft Machine has been at the forefront of the fusion music movement since...

Nancy Lamott – Cabaret Singer

I still carry a torch for Nancy Lamott, a wonderful lounge singer. When I lived on Manhattan, she was the hottest act in town...

Jazz on a Summer’s Day – Film

One of the best jazz movies ever made. Jazz on a Summer’s Day is a documentary of the July, 1958 Newport Jazz Festival in...

Sinatra’s Rat Pack Style

When I was growing up every man wanted to be as suave as Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin who were the epitome of style...

Confessions of an Independent Detroit Filmmaker

“Write about what you know!” I heard that from an artist of some renowned years ago and it seemed like simple common sense. But...

The Monterey International Pop Festival 1967

This Monterey International Pop Festival was one of the earliest of its kind, it was held on June 16-18, 1967, at the Monterey County...

Bossa Nova

I grew up with bossa nova music on the radio, TV, and films. I love the Latin tropical, mellow, smooth jazz and upbeat samba...

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