I thought I wanted to be a ham. No, not the kind of ham that's a nickname for a bad actor. (Although I was once almost that too, but that's another story.) And also not the pink meat that goes perfectly with green eggs. Nope, this was a different kind of ham -- for a … Continue reading Brainwashed(?) By Radio Moscow
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.
REVIEW: Dean Martin – Forever Cool
Coming your way from Capital Records, legendary crooner Dean Martin lives again in Forever Cool, an album of mostly familiar songs. But this time around the king of cool is matched up with some of today's stars, proving once again that the technology exists to magically create unlikely duets. This isn't my first time at … Continue reading REVIEW: Dean Martin – Forever Cool
Tinkering With Car Radios – Simpler Isn’t Always Better
A while back, the little display window on my car stereo suddenly went dark. Since I normally listen to CD's, and on those rare occasions when I do listen to the radio it's usually tuned to one station, I didn't really notice it much at first. But I eventually found myself missing it, so I … Continue reading Tinkering With Car Radios – Simpler Isn’t Always Better
REVIEW: Dave Mullen And Butta – Mahoney’s Way
In terms of the type of music they perform, most jazz musicians can be pretty clearly labeled. Even those who sometimes blur the boundaries between genres can become known for that, and consequently become a little predictable. However, multi-talented instrumentalist Dave Mullen, on a new album called Mahoney's Way (from RMG), is anything but predictable. … Continue reading REVIEW: Dave Mullen And Butta – Mahoney’s Way
The Little Rascals And A Shot At Movie Stardom
I was once almost a movie star. Well, maybe not a star but at least a real actor. Hmmm. . .actually, that's not quite right either. The truth is that once - as a child - I appeared in a movie, and I'm not sure but I think it might have just been part of … Continue reading The Little Rascals And A Shot At Movie Stardom
REVIEW: David Rogers Sextet – The World Is Not Your Home
I guess it might be a misnomer to call this cutting-edge music since it was actually recorded over a decade ago, but if you're interested in experiencing something a little different in jazz, you might want to sit up and take notice. A new release from Jumbie Records, The World Is Not Your Home, provides … Continue reading REVIEW: David Rogers Sextet – The World Is Not Your Home
Jimmie Driftwood – A Teacher Who Became A Musical Treasure
He's seldom mentioned these days, and even at his peak never experienced huge record sales. He also didn't have the passionate following of other, more politically-minded folk music artists, but Jimmie Driftwood still left his mark on American music. Born James Corbett Morris in rural Arkansas, he was brought up in an family that included … Continue reading Jimmie Driftwood – A Teacher Who Became A Musical Treasure
REVIEW: The War – A Ken Burns Film (Soundtrack – Boxed Set)
I have a problem. Ken Burns' newest documentary, The War, which provides a comprehensive look at World War II and is now showing on PBS, has also generated a four CD boxed set of music. The problem is that it's so freakin' good that I'm afraid I'm in danger of overselling it, but at the … Continue reading REVIEW: The War – A Ken Burns Film (Soundtrack – Boxed Set)
Gogi Grant And Her Wayward Wind
I've written several times about so-called "one-hit wonders" and my disagreement with the label being applied too casually to performers. And although the description might technically be correct in some cases, it seems extra poignant when it's attached to a musician who had a world of talent but was just never able to repeat their … Continue reading Gogi Grant And Her Wayward Wind
Hank Williams And The Hunt For The Elusive Sassafras
It's always been fascinating to me how a piece of music can trigger memories, but I suppose it's really not that surprising. After all, one of the reasons music appeals to us as individuals is its ability to generate moods and feelings, so memories wouldn't be far behind. I was recently listening to an old … Continue reading Hank Williams And The Hunt For The Elusive Sassafras
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