Word Magazine blogs (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
Tonight, for me, it's Tom Waits. Normally far too jarring and discordant for my extended listening, tonight he seems perfect. Why? Who knows'-) Any other examples of such alignment of mood and music? About as far from 'jarring and discordant' as it's possible to get, here's a nice cover by Diana Krall of one of my favourite Waits songs The Heart of Saturday Night .
A Tangled Rope (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009
Goat of the North Country - Bob Dylan Valley Goat - Frank Zappa Fat Bottomed Goats - Queen Goat - The Beatles Material Goat - Madonna My Goat - Temptations American Goat - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Factory Goat - Rolling Stones Stupid Goat - Neil Young California Goats - Beach Boys The Goats Want To Be With The Goats - Talking Heads Some Goats - Rolling Stones Goats Just Want To Have Fun - Cyndi...
Saber Point (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009
Hmm, it's Saturday. It's cold (48 degrees) outside. I have a good stash of cigars. So I will go outside, light one up and study my tax course, which I really need to finish. There is no breaking news that requires my expert opinions today. However, you may find my discussion with reader Wyandotte interesting, at this article regarding Robert Stacy McCain. I thought we were approaching a healthy meeting...
JazzHQ (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
Jackie Ryan's "Doozy" via Open Art,recently held the #1 position on JazzWeek's industry-standard chart for seven weeks and has been called “One of the most satisfying albums to come along this year, or any year.” The double album release features the formidable talents of Cyrus Chestnut, Eric Alexander, Romero Lubambo, and Jeremy Pelt, and is a tour de force through the seemingly...
News.com.au (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009
SHE'S married to one of the most well-respected songwriters around, she has happy healthy twins, counts stars such as Elton John among her friends and is 12 albums into a successful jazz career.
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Alan Broadbent--pianist, composer, arranger, conductor for Diana Krall and Natalie Cole, among others--wrote in response to the Fresh Air program promoted in the previous exhibit. Thanks for posting Dave and Rebecca's Fresh Air show which I have just finished listening to and would have missed but for you...
Rifftides (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009
Alan Broadbent--pianist, composer, arranger, conductor for Diana Krall and Natalie Cole, among others--wrote in response to the Fresh Air program promoted in the previous exhibit. Thanks for posting Dave and Rebecca's Fresh Air show which I have just finished listening...
Learning Curve on the Ecliptic (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
There are only two living female vocalists I'd go to a lot of trouble and expense to hear singing in concert: kd lang, or today's subject Diana Krall, and it happens to be her birthday.Born 16 November 1964 in Nanaimo, Canada (time unknown). 12 noon chart below. Diana is a gifted jazz pianist as well as the best interpreter of lyrics since Sinatra (in my opinion). Her rare talent for
Amy Grindhouse (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal is 32. Actress Lisa Bonet is 42. Actress Marg Helgenberger CSI is 51 . Singer Bryan Abrams of Color Me Badd is 40. Singer Trevor Penick O-Town is 30. Actor Noah Gray-Cabey Heroes and My Wife and Kids is 14. Jazz singer Diana Krall is 45. Guitarist Dave Kushner of Velvet Revolver is 43. Image credit to Diane Cohen/Fame Pictures. Related [...]
Baxojayz - Centricity (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
hoi polloi \hoi-puh-LOI\ , noun; The common people generally; the masses. Origin: Hoi polloi is Greek for "the many." Bike-Curious A man interested in buying a Harley motorcycle. Jim dreams of buying a Harley someday; Jim is bike-curious. Trivia When it comes to Internet slang, what phrase is represented by the number 224? Today, tomorrow, forever—as in 2-day, 2-morrow, 4-ever. Today...
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
All About Jazz is celebrating Diana Krall's birthday today! JAZZ MUSICIAN OF THE DAY Diana KrallIt had only been a few days since singer and pianist Diana Krall publicly announced that she and husband Elvis Costello were expecting their first child. Her remarks may have primarily focused on her upcoming album... more...
Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
Actor Steve Railsback is 64. Actor David Leisure (Empty Nest) is 59. Actress Marg Helgenberger (CSI) is 51. Jazz singer Diana Krall is 45. Actress Lisa Bonet is 42. Actress Martha Plimpton is 39. Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal is 32. Actor Noah Gray-Cabey (Heroes) is 14.
The Untrusted (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
Jadwiga was crowned King of Poland in 1384. Prettiest king ever, so they say. Pizarro captured the Inca emperor Atahualpa in 1532. Fyodor Dostoevsky was sentenced to death for anti-government activities in 1849, though the sentence was later commuted to life at hard labour. Benazir Bhutto was elected Prime Minister of Pakistan in 1988. Born today: W.C. Handy (1873-1958), Alexander Blok (1880-1921),...
DVDVerdict (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
Reviewed by James A. Stewart Quote: "If you close your eyes, it feels like she's serenading you, and you alone."
St. Louis Jazz Notes (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
Here's the latest compilation of assorted news briefs and links related to jazz, improvisation, and creative music in St. Louis, including news of musicians originally from the Gateway City, recent visitors, and coming attractions, plus assorted other items of interest. * Starting, as we usually do, with some Miles Davis items, it seems that the impending release of Miles Davis: The Complete Columbia...
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domino75 | 07/03/2009
Soundtrack and lyrics movie Public Enemies with Johnny Depp, The Feds try to take down notorious American gangsters John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson and Pretty Boy Floyd during a booming crime wave in the 1930s. Lyrics and clip Public Enemies Am I Blue? Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra Bye Bye Blackbird - listen Diana Krall Dark Was The Night, Cold Was The Ground - listen Blind Willie Johnson Love Me
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