Leonard Bernstein (1918 – 1990) was a highly acclaimed and celebrated American composer, conductor, pianist, and educator, whose music thrilled audiences throughout the world. His music has had a profound influence on the world of Jazz, and Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra – Bernstein Reimagined released on the MCG Jazz label, celebrates his musical style, achievement, and genius. The album hits the streets on January 29, 2021.
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Connecticut was the fifth state to join the United States in 1788, and Woodbury, Connecticut founded in 1673 and its nearby towns are rich in history. From a museum to antique shops and galleries to artisanal craft breweries and wineries, there is much to discover in the area. As always, Luxury Experience did our best to discover new places for our readers to enjoy and experience for themselves.
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We spent a lovely afternoon Saturday afternoon listening to the Westport Country Playhouse‘s performance of A Merry Little Christmas Carol written and directed by Mark Shanahan and performed as a radio play on WSHU Public Radio. Based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, this time-honored Christmas favorite was beautifully created by Mark Shanahan, narrated by Mark Lamos, and starred an incredibly talented ensemble with Paxton Whitehead as Ebenezer Scrooge, Brian J. Carter as Bob Cratchit, Sarah Manton as Mrs. …
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We recently discovered the intimate boutique hotel 1754 House located on the antiques trail in Woodbury, Connecticut. The Inn is gorgeous with gracious hospitality, an impressive beauty built before 1736 by Anthony Stoddard, opened as an Inn in 1754, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Chef/Owner Michael Bates-Walsh purchased "one of oldest inns in Connecticut" in March 2020, beautifully renovated the property and opened it in June 2020. The Inn has 7 charming and well-appointed guestrooms in …
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Chef/Owner Michael Bates-Walsh of 1754 House Inn, Restaurant, and Tavern in Woodbury, Connecticut brings his passion and years of culinary talent to create memorable dining experiences for his guests. He took possession of the keys in March 2020 and opened the property in June 2020. The restaurant’s focus is American cuisine to complement the historic charm served up with gracious service. We had an excellent dinner at the restaurant at the end of November 2020, where they exceeded our high …
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Rhythm City the self-titled debut album of Jazz trio Ptah Williams on piano and keyboards, Larry Kornfeld on bass, and Rob Silverman on drums, with special guests Eric Marienthal on saxophone, Randy Brecker on trumpet, and Michael Silverman on synthesizer, runs over 74 minutes of instrumental eclectic Jazz pleasure. Released on the Autumn Hill Records label in December 2020, this 8-track album deserves many a listen. If you love instrumental piano Jazz, you are going to love Rhythm City.
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Seeing the Music Theatre of Connecticut‘s production of It’s A Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play, adapted for the stage by Joe Landry was the perfect way to get into the spirit of Christmas. Located in Norwalk, Connecticut, the MTC production can be experienced in-person as well by purchasing tickets to livestream the play. The talented ensemble of Elissa DeMaria, Matt Grasso, Jeff Gurner, and Jim Schilling beautifully tell the tale of how we can all make a difference in …
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Master Distiller Louis Chatey creates exceptional eau-de-vie spirits in Ashford, Connecticut at Westford Hill Distillers. After visiting and taking a tour and an in-depth product tasting with Louis and his wife Margaret, we could not wait to get home and start creating cocktail and culinary recipes using their Westford Hill Distillers Pear William Eau-de-view (Pear Brandy). Hand-distilled and made in small batches, their Pear William deserves special treatment.
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Chef/Owner Michael Bates-Walsh, CEC of 1754 House Inn, Restaurant, and Tavern in Woodbury, Connecticut graciously shares a delicious taste of his restaurant with his recipes for 1754 House Cauliflower Gratin and Exotic Mushroom Risotto. Chef Michael Bates-Walsh honed his culinary talents at top resorts and restaurants before realizing his dream of owning his own Inn and restaurant, which he purchased in March 2020, opened in June 2020, and where gracious hospitality and delectable cuisine await. Bon Appetit!
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If you love Rock, Blues and Brazilian music, then you are in for a treat with Artur Menezes’ latest release, Fading Away. Joining Artur Menezes on the release are Gui Bodi, Lemar Carter, Kesha Shantrell, Revel Day, Carey Frank, Travis Carlton. Matt Mitchell, Zé Leal, Gary Novak, Chris Chaney, and Special Guests: Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith. Released on the VizzTone label, this 8-track release is destined to become a favorite. Although the title of the release is Fading Away, …