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Comment on Remembering singer Abbey Lincoln

2011-08-10T02:36:10Z

Very well informative put together article on the life of my favorite jazz vocalist. Her voice, her lyrics, commanded the listener attention, that would take you on a mystical journey .

Comment on Musicians honor Clifford Brown at his burial site

2011-08-05T13:44:13Z

On Sunday August 5th VTY Jazz Productions will be presenting another "Sunday Serenade." This concert will be to the memory of Carter Jefferson & John Stubblefield. Creole Restaurant & Music Supper Club will once again be the host. This concert will be featuring Jerry Gonzalez & Andy Gonzalez. Joining Jerry & Andy will be Edsel Gomez on piano, Joe Ford on reeds & Victor Jones will be on drums. The time is from 5:00 - 8:00 PM. Reservations are suggested 917-882-9539. This is one you don't want to miss. This month marks the three year anniversay of VTY Jazz and their "Sunday Serenade" Series. Many have called this "the best Jazz experience on Earth." Once you experience what takes place you too will join this amazing hard-core fan base they have established. Hope to see you and until then keep on swinging!!!

Comment on Celebrating the life of singing legend Ella Fitzgerald

2011-06-17T13:37:50Z

Thank you very much for reading, Deborah! Please tell your friends.

Comment on Celebrating the life of singing legend Ella Fitzgerald

2011-06-16T06:38:18Z

Thank you for posting this tribute to the dear Ella. Her voice, elegance, and beautiful spirit are missed, but will continue to be eternally loved and cherished.

Comment on Branford Marsalis touts drummer Faulkner in interview

2011-04-17T06:12:13Z

Yeah! Justin is a beast. I finally got to play with him a few weeks ago. Bad!

Comment on Author followed his heart, penned book on guitarist John McLaughlin

2011-03-25T17:38:06Z

A labour of love and devotion, no doubt about it. The photos are worth the cover charge alone. After reading this book you will feel you know Walter and John McLaughlin, the man and his music. I don't always agree with Walter's opinions but I totally agree with his intent. Excellent.

Comment on Jazz history: Trumpeter and big band leader "Wingy" Manone -- Off the Cuff!

2011-02-28T02:47:05Z

nice...

Comment on "Strange Fruit" - Billie Holiday's ugly song

2011-02-25T19:25:07Z

My daughter's H.S. final for Music class was to write a comparison of the lyrics of two contrasting songs. My daughter chose (with my help) STRANGE FRUIT and BLACK MAN (Stevie Wonder). Needless to say, she got an "A"! I once sat a bunch of teens down (relatives), played Billy's STRANGE FRUIT and asked them to explain it to me line by line. This turned into a GREAT history lesson for all of them. Born & raised in the North, the first time I visited Virginia I ventured on a "Plantation Tour". While on the upper porch of a slavemaster's house (I was the only black person on the tour), I asked the tourguide "WHAT IS THAT SWEET SMELL", I had never smelled a tree so sweet. She answered MAGNOLIA and turned away embarrased it seemed. Then BILLY HOLIDAY's voice immediately began to haunt me and it seemed as if I were transported back in time and I could see bodies hanging from that gigantic, sweet Magnolia tree in front of me. In moments, I was in tears... Time DOES NOT heal all wounds.

Comment on Moody-inspired fan devotes life to history of jazz

2011-02-11T02:19:05Z

Thank you Stephen. Every time I look through my camera eye, I think, how would have Herman taken this shot. I look forward to the day of purchasing one, or two, of his signed photos.

Comment on Moody-inspired fan devotes life to history of jazz

2011-02-08T20:02:22Z

Herman would have been very proud to have inspired you Stan.

All the best,
Stephen Smith
Herman Leonard Photography, LLC
www.hermanleonardphotography.com