Category Archives: music theory

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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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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40 Years with Charlie Brown and once again Christmas Time Is Here

Posted on December 22, 2009 by

During my final year at Holy Cross College, my deepest desire had been to perform full-time as a jazz musician. However, due to my need to make a living, I pursued what I then thought was my secondary career, that … Continue reading →

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Tangerine – An Appealing Gift from an Unusual Place

Posted on November 17, 2009 by

It was probably during the first year of my 14 year solo piano engagement at the Radisson Milford Hotel, that I received a special gift. For some reason a particular security agency was contracted to provide services at the hotel. … Continue reading →

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What Is This Thing Called Love? Structure in Style

Posted on November 3, 2009 by

As I mentioned in last week’s post that featured the composer’s signature song, Night and Day, Cole Porter was far from an overnight success. When I began to do some research for today’s selection, I discovered that one of the … Continue reading →

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