A tribute to the great jazz musician Charlie “Bird” Parker, For ‘Bird’ – With Love brings the audience back to the relaxed atmosphere of an after-hours jam session at a local jazz club. Continue reading
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8/6/17 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Frank Sinatra-Count Basie (1965)
Frank Sinatra with Count Basie and his Orchestra headline the Hollywood Palace, October 1965. The special aired about a month before his A Man and His Music special and has been forgotten. Continue reading
2/26/17 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Count Basie And Sara Vaughan- Carnegie Hall (1981)
The Divine One, Sara Vaughan performs with Count Basie and his orchestra at New York City’s legendary Carnegie Hall. Continue reading
Apollo Gala: Honors The Place Where Stars Are Born And Legends Are Made
By Walter Rutledge
The annual Apollo Gala has become one of the premiere uptown events. The star studded casts and celebrity laden audience recalls the glamor of the original Harlem Renaissance. This year the format was slightly different; instead of paying homage to a music legend, we were invited to honor the legendary Apollo Theater on the concert hall’s 80th anniversary. Continue reading
