Category Archives: Music

New CDs: Jazz!

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Sandy

During the past  holiday season, record companies seemed intent on creating a  “Box Set” for anything that wasn’t nailed down.  The good news for Jazz lovers is that there are lots of new packages of Jazz greats in a box. … Continue reading →

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Youssou N’ Dour

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Sandy

“I Bring What I Love” – is a documentary film about Youssou N’Dour, the pop music superstar from Senegal, West Africa. N’ Dour is revered all across Africa for his “remarkable range and poise and for his prodigious musical intelligence … Continue reading →

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Kenny Rankin, R.I.P.

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Sandy

Watching the “In Memoriam” segment of the Grammy Awards, I was shocked to see the name of singer/guitarist “Kenny Rankin” roll by. He passed away in June 2009. Listening to NYC rock station WPLJ in the 70’s, Kenny Rankin was … Continue reading →

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Chaka Khan

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Sandy

I seem to be going thru a stage where I’m admiring “longevity”. Artists, entertainers, anyone who just keeps going (like that obnoxious TV bunny).  I look at people of a certain age and think, “still doing good work, still chasing”. … Continue reading →

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“Passing Strange” – Spike Lee and PBS

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Sandy

Yes, I love PBS.  They seem to keep the art of the “documentary” alive with their programs: American Masters, Great Performances, American Experience etc. This week, the filmed version of the play, “Passing Strange” is coming to the Great Performances … Continue reading →

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Sam Cooke * PBS

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Sandy

Coming to a local Public Television Station near you this week is a new documentary about Sam Cooke (January 1931 – December 1964). The contribution of the legendary singer/song writer will be explored in the PBS “American Masters” series “Sam … Continue reading →

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CD: Tony Bennett

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Sandy

The song “Because of You”, number #1 pop single of 1951, was my introduction to Tony Bennett. My mother loved that song and when my mom loved a song, she would play it over and over. (I occasionally shock myself … Continue reading →

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“Tosca” on PBS

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Sandy

“Tosca”, one of Puccini’s most popular operas is scheduled for a PBS station near you this week. (Part of the holiday special programming/fund raising, etc.) I like Puccini – “La Boheme”, (1896) “Tosca”, (1900), “Madama Butterfly”, (1904), “Turandot”, (1924). Though … Continue reading →

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