Music

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...

‘The Divine’ Sarah Vaughan

I have been a devoted fan of Sarah Vaughan since my teen years. I saw her live and have many of her albums. Her...

Favorite Rachmaninoff

I enjoy listening to Rachmaninoff music. It is melodic, dramatic, passionate, yet often tender and intimate. Sergei Rachmaninoff (1973-1943), Russian-American, was one of the most...

Throw a 1950s Rock ‘N’ Roll Party

Many of my aunts and uncles were teenagers in the 1950s. As a kid, I would be around their teen gatherings at soda shops...

Poetic Verse of Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen (1934- 2016) of Canada was one of the best singer-songwriters of recent years. He was a prolific poet, novelist, songwriter, and singer....

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