Monthly Archives: January 2010

All of You – Cole Porter’s Last Major Contribution to the Jazz Repertoire

Posted on January 26, 2010 by

When I was young, going to see a movie was a big deal. Unlike the availability of films on TV as well as on DVDs, the Internet and even hand held devices as we have today, the local cinema was … Continue reading →

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Cole Porter’s I Love You – Part of My Learning Process

Posted on January 19, 2010 by

A few months a year after beginning my 14 year stint as solo pianist at the Radisson Milford Hotel, I recorded a solo piano album entitled I’m Beginning to See the Light. Little did I know when I began the … Continue reading →

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I Get a Kick Out of You

Posted on January 12, 2010 by

When I was 30 I had come to a point of crisis in my career. I had already been teaching piano for a couple of years, but I knew that I needed more knowledge. At the same time, I was … Continue reading →

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That’s All and Farewell to 2009, with Hope for the New Year

Posted on January 5, 2010 by

Many people I know have said that they were glad to say goodbye to 2009. With the economy, the political situation and the general morale being less than upbeat, it certainly seems like the title of today’s selection That’s All … Continue reading →

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