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John Pizzarelli’s Got the “World on a String” With His Sentimental Musical Memoir
Wednesday, December 19th, 2012
by Jill Schuck-Brown on Reading Around
This holiday, it seems like every actor, musician, or chef is coming out with a new book just in time for the holidays. Whether it’s
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
The Magical Mystery Tour Is Waiting to Take You Away
Tuesday, October 30th, 2012
by Marti Sichel on Playing Around
“When a man buys a ticket for a magical mystery tour… He knows what to expect. We guarantee him the trip of a lifetime.” So
Freedom Songs: Election Edition – Inspiring
Thursday, October 25th, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
Freedom Songs is inspiring. Anecdotal and historical set-ups are spare and illuminating, not the least because of the artist’s warmth and passion. Unique arrangements, a
Closing of the Oak Room: Media Culpability And a Hotel Shooting Itself in the Foot
Monday, February 20th, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
The closing of the Oak Room at The Algonquin Hotel, the oldest, most venerated cabaret supper club in New York, is a sin and a
Stringing Along With Love – A Classy, Artisanal Evening
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
Karen Oberlin swings gracefully into “I’ll String Along With You” (Harry Warren/Al Dubin) side by side with Sean Harkness and Aaron Weinstein. Her musicians don’t
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
Maureen McGovern’s Dangling Conversations at Birdland
Friday, November 11th, 2011
by Charlene Giannetti on Playing Around
Will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I’m sixty-four? John Lennon, Paul McCartney Remember when those lyrics seemed like an amusing hypothetical
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