Two decades after his death, jazz organist Richard 'Groove' Holmes is still fondly remembered by many fans. His was a career marked by a high level of comfort in every type of jazz from bluesy and funky to sweet and soft. That diversity and reach even extended to his two main centers of activity, allowing … Continue reading The Wide Reach Of Richard ‘Groove’ Holmes
Tag: Nostalgia
Covering The Holidays
The holiday season is all about traditions, and one that has been around a long time also happens to be an established part of the music world, so it fits in very nicely with what we do here. For many years, musical stars of just about every genre have regularly issued Christmas albums. That being … Continue reading Covering The Holidays
Saying Goodbye To Colonel Potter
I was saddened by the news that veteran character actor Harry Morgan has died at his home in Los Angeles. Morgan, who was 96 when he died, enjoyed a long career with a number of good roles, but will probably be most remembered as Colonel Potter in the classic TV comedy M*A*S*H. Those of us … Continue reading Saying Goodbye To Colonel Potter
Movie Music Maven Maurice Jarre
I've written about movie music a number of times, and not just about its importance to the audience's enjoyment of the film but also about how a lot of it can also be appreciated as stand-alone music. A good example would be just about anything written by French composer Maurice Jarre, a multiple Oscar-winner who … Continue reading Movie Music Maven Maurice Jarre
Not To Rush The Season Or Anything
I'm usually not one to rush the season. In fact, I'm more inclined to turn into a Grinch as the holidays approach. But since I'd already decided that today was a good day for a slideshow, and everywhere you look is Christmas stuff. . .well, you get the idea. Ella Fitzgerald - "Santa Claus Is … Continue reading Not To Rush The Season Or Anything
Whatever Happened To R.B. Greaves?
One of the original goals of the GMC was to provide a place for fans of the music of the past to participate -- not only by reading about the music and the performers (and listening to it!) but also by taking advantage of the 'comment' feature to have lively and informative discussions. A good … Continue reading Whatever Happened To R.B. Greaves?
Johnny Cash’s Surprising OOPS
Although he died in 2003, Johnny Cash is still a favorite for those of us who have always enjoyed his music while also finding his erratic path through life a little fascinating. But even though Cash was known to have gone through a few rough patches along the way, his fans might be surprised to … Continue reading Johnny Cash’s Surprising OOPS
The Musical Journey Of Marvin Rainwater
Now in his eighties and still entertaining fans, Marvin Rainwater can look back on a long career that has included everything from rockabilly to pop music, and a persona that often took 100% advantage of the fact that he is 25% Cherokee. Although he is probably most remembered now for his 1957 country-pop hit, "Gonna … Continue reading The Musical Journey Of Marvin Rainwater
Black Friday Insanity
I stayed home on Black Friday, and even though I'm not describing all of those who did go shopping as crazy, there were certainly a lot of nuts out there. It seems like every year there is someone who rises to new heights -- or maybe I should say sinks to new depths -- and … Continue reading Black Friday Insanity
An Unexpected Use For Part Of The Turkey
One thing you can predict with certainty around this time of the year is the abundance of ideas for using leftover turkey. But today the ol' GMC is offering up something you might not have seen before -- a way to utilize the turkey's feathers. It seems that painting on turkey feathers is a sub-specialty … Continue reading An Unexpected Use For Part Of The Turkey
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