HOLLY COLE

Wow, how come i've never heard of Holly Cole? Where's she been all my life? She's all over the place, really nice vocal range. I'd love to hear her sing a version of "Fever". Her latest release came out last month, here in the U.S., so grab momma, turn the lights down low, and hit the basket!Holly Cole

EVA CASSIDY

Eva Cassidy was an amazing musician, whose life was cut all too short by cancer at the early age of 33. My father and brother(also a musician) have been telling me about her for some time now. ALL I can say is listen to Sting's "Field of Gold" on her Live at Blue's Alley cd and you will feel what the rest have experienced. I don't think I've ever heard a voice so amazing that you would think that this is what angels must sound like. Her voice remains for all to enjoy forever.

BIX

BixToday I picked up this "definitive bio of Bix" at my friendly neighborhood library. I'm amazed at how much time I have on my hands now that I'm 'outta woik". I read 2-3 books a week, depending on how many pgs of course. I didn't have time to read a newspaper when I was workin' 60 hrs a week for all those years.
Anyway, this book is it, even has a very extensive discography complete with dates, instruments,and sidemen. But, if you're my age better get the glasses out, the prints kind of small. hah

SATCHMO

Did you know that Louis' house has been declared a national historic landmark. Travelin' through New York or anywhere in the northeast, why not check out Louis' home? Tell them I sent you, maybe they'll let you in the door. HAH!

BIX BEIDERBECKE

With a name like that you knew he must've been a "wild man". Leon Bix Beiderbecke during his heyday of the roaring twenties was only second to Satchmo. Bix played the piano ,but it was with the coronet that he left his mark on music. Bix was pure "Dixieland", unfortunatly he died at the early age of 28. Bix crashed and burned way before his time, but his work is still available for all to enjoy. So Grab a Beer and enjoy!

Playing by Heart Soundtrack

I came across this the other day. have no idea what the movie's about and really who cares, all I know is that I like the music. The score is written byJohn Barry ,whose written for such films as all those great James Bond Films and more. I like Barry's work, but what caught my eye was this was in the Chris Botti section. I listen to anything this guy plays, in fact he's scheduled to appear at this years Newport Jazz Festival. Also on this soundtrack is three Chet Baker tunes. I'll admit i don't know that much about him except he's the stereotypical tragic artistic figure. I'm gonna have to get into his stuff asap