Nothing Can Come Between Us is by English band Sade from their third studio album, Stronger Than Pride. Continue reading
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11/10/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Quincy Jones’ 85th Birthday Celebration
The Qwest TV original production at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2018 presents a star-studded cast of both bright young prospects and established luminaries who came together to pay tribute to the one and only Quincy Jones for his eighty-fifth birthday. Continue reading
11/7/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Dear Quincy- Carmen De Lavallade and Wesley Fata
Carmen de Lavallade dancing to Quincy Jones’s “Soul Bossa Nova” with Wesley Fata on November 16, 1968. Ms. de Lavallade’s late husband, the great Geoffrey Holder, choreographed this piece This is jut an excerpt of a much longer dance. Continue reading
10/27/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ: Jill Scott (Live at North Sea Jazz Festival 2008)
Jill Scott delivered an unforgettable performance at the North Sea Jazz Festival on July 11, 2008. Held at the Ahoy Hall in Rotterdam, Netherlands, her set was part of the festival’s rich lineup that year. Continue reading
10/13/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ: George Duke & Chaka Khan (Live at the North Sea Jazz Festival 2009- Full Concert)
George Duke and Chaka Khan perform live at the 2009 North Sea Jazz Festival on Saturday July 11, 2009 at Ahoy Hall in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Continue reading
9/20/24 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Fred Astaire & Cyd Charisse- The Girl Hunt Ballet from The Band Wagon (1953)
The dance is called Girl Hunt Ballet from the 1953 film The Band Wagon directed by Vincente Minnelli. It is around 12 minutes long and is a mini-mystery dance. Fred Astaire plays Rod Reilly, a private detective and he is narrating his story, which is unfolding in the dance. Cyd Charisse plays duel roles as both the innocent blonde and the brunette siren. Continue reading
9/8/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: Bunny Briggs and Duke Ellington- David Danced Before the Lord
Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concert of Music featured guest artist, famed tap dancer Bunny Briggs. Briggs known as Duke’s Dancer had a smooth effortless style perfect for Ellington’s Come Sunday. Continue reading
8/16/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Louis Armstrong – Louis Armstrong – What A Wonderful World (At The BBC)
What a Wonderful World was first recorded by Louis Armstrong and released in 1967 as a single. In April 1968, it topped the pop chart in the United Kingdom, but performed poorly in the United States because Larry Newton, the president of ABC Records, disliked the song and refused to promote it. Continue reading
7/25/24 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Anita Baker – Body And Soul
Body and Soul is by Jazz and R&B artist Anita Baker, released in 1994 as the lead single in support of her fifth album, Rhythm Of Love. Continue reading
3/10/24 O&A NYC SUNDAY AFTERNOON JAZZ CONCERT: An Evening with the Iconic Chris Mitchell
Christopher Alexander Mitchell better known by his stage name Chris Mitchelll, is a saxophonist whose sophomore album, Turquoise, brought him ‘breakthrough recognition’ 2011; sold in over 75 countries and 20 sites around the globe; Including his first live performance film An Evening with Chris Mitchell. Continue reading
