Chanteuse Norah Jones, having pretty much conquered the music world, is now taking on Hollywood by starring in My Blueberry Nights, which is currently in limited release. The producers are making the most of the opportunity -- although the film poster shows all three leading ladies (the others are Rachel Weisz and Natalie Portman), the … Continue reading REVIEW: Norah Jones & Others – My Blueberry Nights (Soundtrack)
Author: BG
BG (aka The Big Geez) is a retiree who who has spent over a decade generating the Geezer Music Club, where he tries to prove that geezers can stay in touch with today's world. . .and still find time for the trimming of ear hair.
Remembering Karen Carpenter — As A Singer
It's pretty much impossible to write about Karen Carpenter without first mentioning her tragic, premature death from the effects of an eating disorder. It's the first thing most of us think about. But having acknowledged it, I'd like to now leave it behind because I'd much rather remember Karen Carpenter the singer. The Carpenters began … Continue reading Remembering Karen Carpenter — As A Singer
REVIEW: Karrin Allyson – Imagina: Songs Of Brasil
Over the last decade or so, there are very few - if any - female jazz vocalists who can match Karrin Allyson's steady climb as a fan favorite. The Grammy-nominated singer has become a regular on the album charts, and has also become an audience favorite in live appearances at a number of locations, including … Continue reading REVIEW: Karrin Allyson – Imagina: Songs Of Brasil
Bing Crosby Gets A Mulligan
Bing Crosby died over thirty years ago, and I remember people saying that at least he died doing something he loved -- playing golf. But even though he was a famously avid golfer, as well as a legendary singer and movie star, there was another part of his story that often drew the public's attention. … Continue reading Bing Crosby Gets A Mulligan
REVIEW: Melody Breyer-Grell — Fascinatin’ Rhythms
When Melody Breyer-Grell generated her debut album, The Right Time, in 2004, her singing might have been something a little different for many listeners. Those who were used to the gimmicked-up sound of today's singers would have found themselves listening to someone who simply sang, ably backed by solid musicians but absent the studio-applied effects … Continue reading REVIEW: Melody Breyer-Grell — Fascinatin’ Rhythms
Crankin’ Out The Classics – Country Style
Listening to the classics is something that people have been doing for a long time, and for many it might evoke thoughts of Mozart and Beethoven. For others it might mean something like classic rock, but the simple truth is that musical classics are any great songs from past eras -- and that includes country … Continue reading Crankin’ Out The Classics – Country Style
REVIEW: Richard Boulger – Blues Twilight
I was going to start this review by writing something lame about how it sometimes helps, in terms of pushing a career, if a musician who plays a brass instrument has brass - uh - cojones, but I guess that could be said about any performer. After all, if you're not ready to put yourself … Continue reading REVIEW: Richard Boulger – Blues Twilight
Remember The Music — Not The Tragedy
A week or so ago, I was working on a review for the latest album from a modern banjo wizard, Cynthia Sayer, and it brought back some childhood memories. That's not a particularly surprising occurrence because practically everything causes geezers to remember bygone days, but in this case it reminded me that I was sort … Continue reading Remember The Music — Not The Tragedy
REVIEW: Jimmy Bruno – Maplewood Avenue
Tired of overproduced and gimmicked-up music? Do you find yourself wanting to get back to the basics? Maybe listen to some jazz generated by talented pros getting together in a simple setting and doing their thing -- and doing it well? Do I have an album for you. Maplewood Avenue, on the Affiliated Artists label, … Continue reading REVIEW: Jimmy Bruno – Maplewood Avenue
Bunnies, Colored Eggs And…Beans?
As holidays go, Easter is pretty much like most of them, in the sense that it had its beginnings in religion but has gradually become a lot of different things for a lot of different people. And no matter what their beliefs, I think most folks would agree that the holiday has always been closely … Continue reading Bunnies, Colored Eggs And…Beans?
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