Category Archives: jimmy van heusen

When I was growing up there was a tradition among some of the local churches to present variety shows. This was a way to raise some money for the parish. However, it turned out to be both a way to … Continue reading →

The first time I came across Like Someone In Love in a Fake Book, I was immediately taken by its descending bass line, the line that the left hand plays that is created by the bottom notes of each chord … Continue reading →

Several years ago, a composer friend recommended that I read a book called Walking on Water, which he found helpful for understanding the creative process. The author was Madeleine L’Engle. Many of you may recognize the writer’s name because of … Continue reading →

When I’m teaching my piano students how to play one of the great standards, it’s easy for me to forget something very important. If you’re like most students, you probably have become familiar with songs, especially the standards from the … Continue reading →

For a long time on my gigs, Here’s That Rainy Day was the only song by Jimmy Van Heusen that I played. When I decided to present this blog post series that features his compositions, I realized that even though … Continue reading →