Chick Corea Akoustic Band LIVE includes tracks from the Akoustic Band’s song book starting with the 1980s and moving forward, as well as the band pays tribute to some of the greats in the jazz world such as Thelonious Monk, Chet Baker, and Duke Ellington. This is the Akoustic Band’s first release in over two decades, but the sound feels like it was just a few minutes break between sets. This is the last LIVE session by the legendary Chick …
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Danish blues singer, songwriter, guitarist Thorbjorn Risager and his band The Black Tornado have been thrilling audiences for just shy of two decades. The band formed in 2003, released their first CD in 2004, and their career has skyrocketed since then due in part to the smoked honeyed whiskey voice of front man Thorbjorn Risager, and the talented band is par excellence as well. The new double-CD release, Thorbjorn Risager & The Black Tornado: Best Of, features 25 fabulous songs …
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Magical! It was an amazing night in New York City for the Power of Destiny Concert presented by New York Artist Management with Serbian Star Soprano Marija Jelic and American pianist Anthony Manoli at Carnegie Hall in the intimate Weill Recital Hall. A beautiful venue and two masterful talents was the perfect intro to theAutumn 2021 season at Carnegie Hall.
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With the growing trend towards plant-based food, vegetarian and vegan diets, we were excited to "discover" The Complete Quinoa Cookbook by Catherine Gill published by Hatherleigh Press, as a great motivator to learn more about this highly nutritious whole-grain that is rich in protein, dietary fiber, minerals and vitamins. Who knew quinoa (pronounced KEEN-waa) was so fabulous? Catherine Gill’s book is filled with valuable information and over 100 recipes that cover the gamut from Breakfast to Desserts. Now that is …
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Sensational is the word that immediately came to mind as I listened to Contemporary Jazz keyboardist David Garfield – Stretchin’ Outside The Box release that hit the street on September 27, 2021. The sixth, and last, in David Garfield’s Outside The Box series, the double CD release has 24 fabulous tracks totaling over 137 minutes of listening pleasure and features an amazing roster of top musicians. Joining David Garfield are Chuck Loeb, Rick Braun, Randy Brecker, Michael Brecker, Gerald Albright, …
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Cooler weather tends to bring out the inner cook in all of us when we want to spend more time in the kitchen creating special meals for ourselves, as well as for family and friends. Always on the lookout for inspiration, we fell in love with The Complete Autumn & Winter Cookbook by America’s Test Kitchen, which has over 550 recipes that will dazzle the senses and provide plenty of inspiration for everyday meals, holiday meals, breads, brunches, festive drinks, …
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It was another perfect blue sky Sunday polo match at the Greenwich Polo Club located in breathtaking backcountry Greenwich, Connecticut. The East Coast Open Final 2021 was a high-goal (20) match with Team Audi (Peter Brant, Joaquin Panelo, Mariano Aguerre, Peke Gonzalez) playing against Team Ellipse (Robi Bilbao, Matt Coppola, Hilario Ulloa, Louis Devaleix). There was heavy action on the field all day with the bonus of a "sudden death" chukker added to the delight of the fans. There are …
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Tenderly, The Rosemary Clooney Musical at the Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) in Norwalk, Connecticut is a stunning smash! Written by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman, directed by Kevin Connors, and starring Susan Haefner and John Treacy Egan, the musical tells the tale of the sensational Rosemary Clooney and her rollercoaster life of ups and downs. Luxury Experience attended on opening night, and it felt fabulous to be back in the beautiful MTC theatre. The play runs from September …
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Whether you are looking for a bit of culinary inspiration, wisdom, or humor, A Chef’s Book of Favorite Culinary Quotations – An Inspired Collection For Those Who Love To Cook And Those Who Love To Eat compiled by Susi Gott Séguret and published by Hatherleigh Press, Ltd Is a perfect read for yourself, or for your favorite foodie. The book features over 200 memorable quotations from Auguste Escoffier, Irma S. Rombauer, James Beard, Julia Child, Jacques Pepin, Alton Brown, Virginia …
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Longtime singer, songwriter, multi-talented musician, and Bluesman Al Basile scores another hit with B’s Testimony comprised of lucky 13 song tracks. Joining Al Basile are Kid Anderson on guitars, Mark Teixeira on drums, Bruce Bears on keyboards, Doug James on tenor sax, Jeff "Doc" Chanonhouse on trumpet, and Shy Perry lends her stunning vocals to one of Al’s songs. Released on Al Basile’s Sweetspot Records label, the release hits the street on September 17, 2021. Al Basile fans will definitely …