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Love for Sale – Cole Porter’s “Scandalous” Song Still Going Strong after 80 Years

Posted on February 2, 2010 by

Today marks the final chapter of my Cole Porter blog series. As I mentioned a while ago, this composer was far from being an overnight success. Although Love for Sale was featured in the revue called The New Yorkers, its … Continue reading →

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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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