Occasionally I've written that I think the label 'one-hit wonder' is a little overused, and in addition is sometimes unfairly and inaccurately applied -- but not always. About forty years ago, a group called Blues Image was probably the perfect definition of 'one-hit wonder' with their million-seller, "Ride Captain Ride." It all began in 1966 … Continue reading Blues Image – A Brief Picture
Category: Seniors
Reality vs The Waltons
Recently I was scanning with the TV remote - a skill most men master at an early age, but one that has become more difficult with the proliferation of cable channels - and I happened to run across an episode of The Waltons, the TV show about a Depression-era family in rural Virginia. This particular … Continue reading Reality vs The Waltons
REVIEW: Leonisa Ardizzone Quintet – The Scent Of Bitter Almonds
As the executive director of the Salvadori Center, a charitable New York educational foundation, Leonisa Ardizzone is making a real difference in kids' lives. In her alternate life as the leader of the Leonisa Ardizzone Quintet, the talented jazz artist proves that she's a multi-tasker with few equals. Her new album, The Scent Of Bitter … Continue reading REVIEW: Leonisa Ardizzone Quintet – The Scent Of Bitter Almonds
The Unforgettable Jaye P. Morgan
Although she more or less reinvented herself as a TV personality in the latter part of her career, in the early 1950's Jaye P. Morgan was one of the fastest-rising young singing stars around. Her vocal talents, along with her charisma and drop-dead beauty, helped set the stage for what would become a long-lasting career … Continue reading The Unforgettable Jaye P. Morgan
REVIEW: Enclave – Enclave Diaspora
A few years back, multi-instrumentalist Hilary Noble brought his remarkable talents into a partnership with equally skilled pianist Rebecca Cline and formed Enclave, a group dedicated to their concept of an Afro-Latin/post-bop jazz fusion. The quartet's initial album, 2005's Enclave, found a receptive audience among jazz fans and critics and formed the basis for a … Continue reading REVIEW: Enclave – Enclave Diaspora
Granddad and the Victrola
When I look at old pictures, I sometimes see beyond the obvious subject matter and sort of re-imagine it. Or to be more accurate, I guess I should say that I combine what I see in the picture with selected memories, and throw in a touch of guesswork. The result can be interesting. Recently I … Continue reading Granddad and the Victrola
The Beau Brummels’ Answer To The British Invasion
Pop music in the 1960's sometimes seemed to be all about bands like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and others -- an era that came to be known as the British Invasion. But there was also a secondary effect. Many of the American groups scrambling for success during that period found themselves - consciously or … Continue reading The Beau Brummels’ Answer To The British Invasion
REVIEW: Michael Higgins – The Moon And The Lady Dancing
My first review of the new year is - ironically enough - an album that seems to have a couple of different issue dates. Jazz guitarist Michael Higgins' effort, The Moon And The Lady Dancing, appears to have been available in some spots last Summer, but the album's official street date is January 1st, 2009. … Continue reading REVIEW: Michael Higgins – The Moon And The Lady Dancing
Ringing In The New Year With Auld Music
I have to confess that I haven't been to a New Year's Eve party for a long time, but I would be willing to bet that at least a few party-goers will still follow the tradition of singing "Auld Lang Syne" when midnight arrives. I would also guess that most of them will have no … Continue reading Ringing In The New Year With Auld Music
Album Of The Year – It’s A Tie!
First I need to get something out of the way. In a review I wrote earlier this year, I mentioned that the album I'd reviewed had attained a special status -- it had become a VCD. I then went on to explain that the sobriquet stands for Visor CD -- albums that I like so … Continue reading Album Of The Year – It’s A Tie!
Geezer Music Club 