Melanie Futorian: Billy Kaye
I photographed Billy Kaye during a Jazz Foundation Thanksgiving dinner, at a time when Covid was not a concern. He also celebrated his birthday that day on November 25th, having been born in 1932.
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Sheila Jordan: A Nickel In The Juke Box
I’ve been singing since I was a little kid. I grew up in poverty in a coal mining town in Pennsylvania and it wasn’t easy. The only way I could find peace with myself and feel a little bit of happiness was when I sang, so…
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2 feet from Stardom, Chazz Frichtel
Bass Player/ Vocalist behind Chaka Khan, Chuck Mangione, Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Sheena Easton, Raquel Welch, Ann Jillian, Tony Orlando, Wilson Phillips, Gregory Hines, and many more. He can also be heard singing the theme to NBC’s syndicated hit sitcom “Saved By The Bell.”
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An Espresso with Arturo O’Farrill
Arturo O’Farrill: Pianist, composer, educator, founder/director and performer of the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, founder of the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance, recipient of 6 Grammy Awards, a multitude of commissions and…
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An Espresso with Noah and Miles Evans
Two brothers, Noah and Miles speak about their father Gil Evans, and the new album trilogy honoring his work.
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Kenwood Dennard
I sat down with Kenwood Dennard masterful, innovative drummer and educator and asked him about his life then, now and later…
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Latin – Chinese Connection
Amongst much other, New York is a melting pot of music. You can hear just about anything anywhere. Music emitted from the streets is unfortunately often accompanied by an eerie pitch of passing ambulances, fire engine…
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