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Swinging With The Big Bands
Saturday, June 15th, 2013
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
The jazz marriage of American Songbook and big bands may have been formally acknowledged with 1938’s iconic Benny Goodman at Carnegie Hall. During The Swing
Spirits Soared at Destiny Rising
Thursday, April 25th, 2013
by Marti Sichel on Playing Around
“You have to love dancing to stick to it. It gives you nothing back, no manuscripts to store away, no paintings to show on walls
Music Makers In Memoirs and Biographies
Friday, November 16th, 2012
by Michall Jeffers on Reading Around
I know there’s someone on your list who really loves music, be it pop, rock, heavy metal, or jazz. How about gifting a great book
Fododo-de-yacka saki- Fish Platters
Saturday, July 28th, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Shopping Around
I like oysters, lobsters too/I like my tasty butter fish, fooo/ When I come home late at night/ I get my favorite dish, fish… Hold
1911- It Was a Very Good Year- a Centenary Celebration
Monday, November 14th, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
When KT Sullivan throws a party, it’s standing room only. Friday night, the Metropolitan Room is abuzz with friends, family, and avid devotees-many in the
Tessa Souter—Soulful, Intimate Jazz
Sunday, July 18th, 2010
by Charlene Giannetti on Playing Around
For jazz lovers, it just doesn’t get any better than this—55 Christopher Street, a hole in the wall that appears to be stuck in a
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