Brilliant Lee Konitz, 84, and Bill Frisell, a mere 61, lead “Enfants Terribles” @BlueNote NYC. I’ll review for DownBeat tmrw night. http://ow.ly/cZLuA
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Next up: I’ll review Konitz/Frisell “Enfants Terribles” for DownBeat
Filed under Bill Frisell, Downbeat, Lee Konitz, Music Writing and Clips
Coming soon – two new albums by Luciana Souza, and my interview with her in Downbeat
I recently traveled to L.A. to interview the wonderful singer/composer Luciana Souza – and her equally brilliant producer-husband Larry Klein – for a feature story in DownBeat. The article will preview two new albums to be released simultaneously in late August.
Filed under Downbeat, Luciana Souza, Music Writing and Clips
Re-Imagining “Porgy and Bess”
The new “Porgy and Bess,” adapted for Broadway by Suzan Lori-Parks and Diedre L. Murray is up for 10 Tonys, including Best Musical Revival, Best Actress, Best Actor and Best Orchestrations. For the May 2012 issue of DownBeat, I interviewed Diedre Murray on how she and her collaborators re-imagined Gershwin’s score for 21st Century Broadway. (Click the pic to read.)
Filed under Downbeat, Music Writing and Clips, Porgy and Bess, Uncategorized
Calling all Bonnie Raitt fans
Calling all #BonnieRaitt fans — her new album ranks with her best ever. My Amer. Songwriter review: http://ow.ly/aidkS
Luciana Souza Brings Brazil to New York – Downbeat
Luciana Souza brings Brazil to New York’s Jazz at Lincoln Center, covers songs from Jobim to Leonard Cohen http://bit.ly/AAPMSO
Behind the Song: ‘Wichita Lineman’ – American Songwriter Magazine, Jan/Feb 2012
“Wichita Lineman” is on many people’s short list of the best pop songs of all time. But when Jimmy Webb wrote it, not only did he doubt he had a surefire hit, he didn’t even think he had finished the song. It was a joy to interview him for this article, which appears in the Jan/Feb 2012 issue of American Songwriter Magazine.
Porgy and Bess on WNYC’s Soundcheck
I’m currently working on an interview for Downbeat with “Porgy and Bess” musical arranger Diedre Murray. Meanwhile, here’s a treat — Audra McDonald and Norm Lewis sing highlights, including an incredible “Bess, You Is My Woman Now.”
http://www.wnyc.org/shows/soundcheck/2012/jan/17/audra-mcdonald-and-norm-lewis/
Filed under Downbeat, Music Writing and Clips, Porgy and Bess
“Glen Campbell: Memory Maker” – American Songwriter Magazine, Jan/Feb 2012
Country/Pop music legend Glen Campbell is now defying Alzheimer’s disease to play for his fans around the world one last time. It was a privilege to interview him for this article, which appears in the Jan/Feb 2012 issue of American Songwriter Magazine.
Downbeat Review: Monty Alexander and friends in Tribute to Sinatra and Cole at Jazz@Lincoln Center
On December 9, pianist Monty Alexander and other jazz stars recreated the fabled NYC night spot Jilly’s, where Sinatra and his Rat Pack pals used to hang out, as part of a tribute to Sinatra and Nat King Cole @ Jazz at Lincoln Center — see my review, which appeared on Downbeat.com.
Filed under Downbeat, Music Writing and Clips
Sarah Siskind and “The Novel Tellers” at Greyhorse Tavern – Amazing
So glad we saw Sarah Siskind on Saturday night with her amazing trio, “The Novel Tellers,” performing songs from her new album, “Novel,” at the Greyhorse Tavern in Bayport, L.I. For more about what makes her so special, see my feature-length interview with her in American Songwriter.
“Walk-Off Grand Slam” – the Song!
Song by late singer/guitarist Mark “Farquar” Vaccacio released to celebrate Nelson Cruz’s game-winning grand slam in game 2 of the 2011 ALCS. From the soon-to-be-released album “Farquar and the Purple Gang.” Read about it and get a link to the video here: http://wp.me/PXU54-f1
Filed under Mark "Farquar" Vaccacio
Live in NYC — Vince Gill and Sting tape CMT Crossroads
I was thrilled to attend a NYC taping of CMT Crossroads: Vince Gill and Sting on Tuesday. Amazing show, as expected — it will air on Nov. 25. For more, read my write-up of the show in American Songwriter here: – http://bit.ly/pzxOyP.
Vince and Sting rehearse for CMT Crossroads.
Allen Morrison - Music Journalist, Jazz Pianist, Songwriter, Lecturer - Long Island, NY 
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