We had the pleasure of experiencing Los Otros, a new musical premiering in New York City, presented by Premieres NYC and Mary J. Davis, starring Broadway veterans Luba Mason and Caesar Samayoa, at A.R.T./New York Theatres located at 502 West 53rd Street in Manhattan on Friday, September 9, 2022. When you have a highly gifted cast, as well as a well-written and compelling story, we expected Los Otros to be sensational, and it was! The musical opened on August 25 …
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American jazz pianist Bill Evans was a legend who created a plethora of iconic, award-winning music. Remastered and released in June 2022, Bill Evans: You Must Believe In Spring, is a genius of a release of exceptional jazz piano and will be a welcome addition to any jazz collection. Joining Bill Evans on piano are Eddie Gomez on bass, and Eliot Zigmund on drums. Recorded at Capitol Studios in 1977, this compilation is on Craft Recordings and manufactured and distributed …
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The second release from the band Bywater Call – Remain is like finding the elusive pearl when you’re out for an evening of fresh oysters. No way was I ready for a release like this with a powerful Southern soul blues/rock mix that had me mesmerized from the opening track and did not let up while leaving me wanting more (for their next release). This is a release that will have listeners searching the internet for additional music from this …
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We love cookies, but then again, who does not? Cookies are perfect eat any time, take along treats, and the holidays would not be the same without offering our guests a wide variety of cookies to enjoy. Always on the prowl for new recipes to tempt our guests’ palates, as well as our own, we were delighted to "discover" the perfect cookie cookbook, Fabulous Modern Cookies: Lessons in Better Baking for Next-Generation Treats written by Chris Taylor and Paul Arguin. …
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America’s Test Kitchen: Modern Bistro, Home Cooking Inspired by French Classics is a treasure trove of wonderful recipes that will have you cooking like a French chef in no time. The recipes are detailed enough to encourage less experienced home cooks, as well as inspire more experienced ones. The cookbook has a wonderful "Welcome to America’s Test Kitchen" section, followed by "Getting Started" which is a handy reference for ingredients commonly used in Bistro cooking. Chapters cover everything from Sauces …
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The play 4000 Miles written by Amy Herzog and directed by David Kennedy at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut hits it out of the park. Starring Mia Dillon, Clay Singer, Lea DiMarchi, and Phoebe Holden, this engaging, heart-rendering play had us in the palm of its hand and thoroughly enchanted with the dialogue and the characters. Bravo! The play runs until September 4, 2022.
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The Adventure KidsTM aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta have another exciting adventure, this time in New York City with Statue City Cruises exploring Ellis Island and Liberty Island home of the iconic symbol of the United States, the Statue of Liberty affectionately known as "Lady Liberty."
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Basin Street Records has another Blues star in New Orleans with Kevin Gullage’s debut album, Kevin & The Blues Groovers – Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed Blues. This is 9-tracks of pure Blues listening pleasure comprised of some old Blues, some borrowed Blues, and some new Blues written by the multi-talented Kevin Gullage. The album hit the streets on July 15, 2022, and is well worth picking up and giving it several listens.
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Following the success of Drumology in 2020, Rob Silverman and his brother Michael Silverman were inundated by world renowned drummers wanting to participate on future Drumology releases, and thus Rob Silverman – Drumology Volume II was born kicking, screaming and begging to be listened to. This release is a tour-de-force in music that melds various genres centered around the baseline formed from creative and powerful drummers.
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The band Steely Dan rocked The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York, with their EARTH after hours tour. We had the distinct pleasure of experiencing their Friday, August 12, 2022, performance, part of their 3-night gig at the historic venue, where fans packed the house for the closing end of a fabulous tour.