Podcasts about Sarah Vaughan

Del triple CD, banda sonora del libro del francés Laurent Cugny, 'Une histoire du jazz', las grabaciones de Miles Davis ('Oleo'), Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers ('Moanin'), Clifford Brown ('Joy spring'), Charles Mingus Septet ('Self portrait in three colors'), Miles Davis & Gil Evans ('Summertime'), Miles Davis ('So what'), John Coltrane ('Giant steps'), Ornette Coleman ('Invisible'), Billie Holiday ('Strange fruit') Sarah Vaughan ('Embraceable you') y Nina Simone ('My baby just cares for me').Escuchar audio

A partir de 1942, los músicos empezaron a entrar y salir de la banda de Lunceford. El primero en abandonar fue el arreglista Roger Segure, que tenía dos razones para dejar la banda: no le gustaba la idea de que Stan Kenton, Woody Herman y todo tipo de bandas se aprovecharan del estilo de Lunceford y también pensaba que Jimmie Lunceford y Harold Oxley le habían estafado. Con José Manuel Corrales.

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The incomparable Sarah Vaughan recorded a handful of spirituals during her long career, including this gentle version of “Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child.”

When the jazz singer Cécile McLorin Salvant was profiled in The New Yorker, Wynton Marsalis described her as the kind of talent who comes along only “once in a generation or two.” Salvant's work is rooted in jazz—in the tradition of Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan and Abbey Lincoln—and she has won three Grammy Awards for Best Jazz Vocal Album. But her interests and her repertoire reach across eras and continents. She studied Baroque music and jazz at conservatory, and performs songs in French, Occitan, and Haitian Kreyòl. “I think I have the spirit of a kind of a radio d.j. slash curator,” she tells David Remnick. “It's almost like making a mixtape for someone and only putting deep cuts.” And even when singing the standards, she aims “to find the gems that haven't been sung and sung and sung over and over again.” During a summer tour, she visited the studio at WNYC to perform “Don't Rain on My Parade,” made famous by Barbra Streisand; “Can She Excuse My Wrongs,” by John Dowland, the English composer of the Elizabethan era; and “Moon Song,” an original from Salvant's album “Ghost Song.”This segment originally aired on May 31, 2024.

Sintonía: "Follow That Arab" - Corduroy "Sweet Nothin´s" - Brenda Lee; "Pink Shoe Laces" - Dodie Stevens; "Lucky Lips" - Ruth Brown; "I´ll Be True" - Faye Adams; "Broken Hearted Melody" - Sarah Vaughan; "Where Will The Dimple Be" - Rosemary Clooney; "I Can See An Angel" - Patsy Cline; "Tennessee Wig Walk" - Bonnie Lou; "Dreamboat" - Alma Cogan; "Kiss Me, Honey Honey, Kiss Me" - Shirley Bassey; "Memories Are Made Of This" - Gale Storm; "Walkin´ After Midnight" - Patsy Cline; "I Wanna Be Loved By You" - Marilyn Monroe; "This Ole House" - Rosemary Clooney; "Jim Dandy" - LaVern Baker; "Love and Marriage" - Dinah Shore; "You Always Hurt The One You Love" - Connie FrancisTodas las músicas extraídas de la recopilación (3xCD) "Fifties Girls: 75 Original Recordings on 3CDs" (Not Now Music, 2014)Escuchar audio

Mary Cross: A Timeless Voice of InspirationNew Jersey native Mary Cross is a dynamic singer-songwriter, arranger, producer, and promoter whose deep, rich contralto voice and heartfelt performances have captivated audiences nationwide. With a career spanning over 15 years in the creative arts and a lifelong passion for music, Mary has become a celebrated figure in jazz, classic soul, and R&B.As the founder of Mary Cross 2NspireU and the newly formed 2 MCQ groups known as:  Mary Cross Jazz Quartet & Mary Cross Jazz Quintet (MCQ).She has created platforms that celebrate and uplift independent artists. Her sold-out tribute performances to the legendary Phyllis Hyman have earned widespread acclaim, showcasing her ability to honor timeless classics while adding her own signature style. Recognized for her authenticity and dedication, Mary ensures that every performance is not just a concert but an unforgettable experience.A Legacy of Musical Excellence Mary's journey in music began in the church choir at the age of 12. Over the years, she has graced iconic venues such as the Crab Tavern, Carlette's, D's Café, Shaking Crab, and Treasures Cove Restaurant, establishing herself as a staple in the live music scene. Her performances continue to sell out at prestigious venues, including the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Chicken Bone Beach Jazz Series, and the renowned Celebrity Theatre at the Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City.Her vocal delivery—often compared to Phyllis Hyman—blends warmth, boldness, and smooth melodic intonations, drawing inspiration from musical greats such as Oleta Adams, Sarah Vaughan, Lizz Wright, Gregory Porter, Nancy Wilson, and Nina Simone. Mary's ability to connect with audiences through soul-stirring performances has made her a sought-after artist, with bookings extending through NOVEMBER, 2025.Ever-evolving as an artist, Mary believes one is never too old to learn new things about the music, voice, and business. Honing one's craft is a life long craft/event.   Mary attended the NY Hot Jazz Camp last summer and in January, attended the annual  APAP Conference held in New York City!Advocacy and Community Impact Beyond music, Mary is a dedicated advocate for mental wellness (NAMI), youth in the creative arts, foster children, seniors and veterans. She actively supports St. Jude's and various cultural organizations, using her platform to inspire and uplift others. Mary's love for humanity allows her to delves into social issues, culture, and contemporary topics. She plans to start a podcast in 2026 as time permits where she will curates soul, jazz and blues connecting with listeners while promoting independent artists.Mary Cross continues to inspire and elevate the music community through her dedication to live performances, advocacy, and artistry. Her journey is a testament to the power of passion, authenticity, and perseverance in keeping the essence of classic soul, jazz, and R&B alive. Follow Mary and her team for updates on her debut album release and upcoming tour dates at www.marycrossmusic.com or linktr.ee/marycrossmusic.A portion of proceeds from the Phyllis Hyman Tribute performances/concerts is donated to Philly NAMI (National Alliance Mental Illness) on behalf of Phyllis Linda Hyman.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ladydiva-live-radio--2579466/support.

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Un 8 de abril, en Harlem, nació Carmen Mc Rae, una de las mayores cantantes de jazz, contemporánea de Ella Fitzgerald y Sarah Vaughan. La recordamos con grabaciones de 'Like a lover', 'I have the feeling I´ve been here before', 'The man I love', 'A child is born', 'Too close for comfort', 'Dindi', 'Nice work if you can get it', 'Don´t you worry ´bout a thing', 'All in love is fair', 'Bésame mucho', 'Upside down', 'When I fall in love' y 'New York state of mind'. Escuchar audio

On the April 3 edition of the Music History Today podcast, a jazz legend passes away, Wayne Newton & Leona Lewis celebrate birthdays, and Jay Z signs a mega deal the day before he officially becomes part of a mega couple. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday

On the March 29 WBGO Journal, we honor legendary jazz artists Sarah Vaughan and Hazel Scott

Zeskullz Presents mixtape by: Lumia 01. Eden Burns – Xoh 02. Sarah Vaughan, Gotan Project – Whatever Lola Wants (Gotan Project Remix) 03. Brunello – Midnight Lovers 04. Lumia – Carmen 05. Demi Riquísimo, Michelle Manetti – All I Need 06. Adrian Hour – Love Something 07. Milion, D Stone – Koko's Maze 08. Leomeo, Tenessee – Glory Days 09. Ketiov – FT 130BPM 10. Stacey Pullen – M€$O (Sub Mix) 11. Zombies In Miami, Factory Setup – The Rhythm (Factory Setup Remix) 12. The Trip – Trip Life Xtra (Edit) 13. Jo Mills – Lullaby (Original Mix) 14. Pierre's Pfantasy Club – Fantasy Girl (Acid Mix) 15. Daniel Harrison – Something New (Original Mix) 16. Shino Blackk, Larry LaBirt – Tha Scat Union

Zeskullz Presents mixtape by: Lumia 01. Eden Burns – Xoh 02. Sarah Vaughan, Gotan Project – Whatever Lola Wants (Gotan Project Remix) 03. Brunello – Midnight Lovers 04. Lumia – Carmen 05. Demi Riquísimo, Michelle Manetti – All I Need 06. Adrian Hour – Love Something 07. Milion, D Stone – Koko's Maze 08. Leomeo, Tenessee – Glory Days 09. Ketiov – FT 130BPM 10. Stacey Pullen – M€$O (Sub Mix) 11. Zombies In Miami, Factory Setup – The Rhythm (Factory Setup Remix) 12. The Trip – Trip Life Xtra (Edit) 13. Jo Mills – Lullaby (Original Mix) 14. Pierre's Pfantasy Club – Fantasy Girl (Acid Mix) 15. Daniel Harrison – Something New (Original Mix) 16. Shino Blackk, Larry LaBirt – Tha Scat Union

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Inspirados en el trabajo musical de Roberta Flack seleccionamos en este episodio de En Tierra de Nadie medios tiempos con ese aire íntimo y emotivo en torno al soul, R&B, jazz o pop clásico con la atmósfera elegante y profunda que practicó Flack. Desde Lori Lieberman (la autora folk del clásico Killing Me Softly With His Song) pasando por Harold Melvin, Aretha Franklin, Sarah Vaughan, Etta James, John Legend o George Michael entre otros. En todos ellos disfrutaremos del tono melancólico similar al que Roberta Flack imprimió a su piano. Un programa de melómanos sin remedio.

Send us your thoughts! French and American singer Laura Anglade is a promising storyteller hailing from the idyllic town of Brousse-le-Château, France. She draws inspiration from Carmen McRae, Blossom Dearie, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Shirley Horn, Billie Holiday, Michel Legrand and Barbra Streisand, among others.Laura has made a mark in the music scenes of New York, Paris, London, Toronto and Montreal, collaborating with some of the world's finest musicians, including Peter Bernstein, Jonathan Kreisberg, Ben Paterson, Ira Coleman, Reg Schwager, and Neil Swainson, to name a few.In 2022, she joined singer Melody Gardot across the east and west coasts of the United States and Europe. Laura has performed in renowned venues such as Olympia (Paris), the Royal Festival Hall (London), Town Hall (New York City), the Ace Theatre Hotel (Los Angeles), and the main stage at the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal.Her debut album, ‘I've Got Just About Everything' (Justin Time Records, 2019) was met with praise by critics and fans alike. Her second JUNO-nominated album, ‘Venez Donc Chez Moi' (Justin Time Records, 2022) is a duo recording featuring Montreal guitarist Sam Kirmayer, with whom she was awarded the “Prix Opus" for Jazz Concert of the Year in 2023. With her latest release, “April in Paris,” Anglade introduces a cappella – the young protagonist isalone, looking forward with both excitement and trepidation to a new life ahead. She inhabits the character in her vocal, breathing life into an experience she can relate to even if she hasn't lived it exactly.“I've been reflecting recently on the parallels between acting and singing,” she explains. “Each art form is an extension of the other. Singing, like acting, is rooted in human expression, in the power of a good story. I never pursued musical theater growing up, but I've found that the deeper I getinto this music and grow as a person, the more each song feels like performing a role. I visualize each song as if it were a monologue in a film, and somehow shape-shift myself into the part. That led to this album having a distinct beginning, middle and end.”Support the show

This week's very special guest is Davell Crawford, who is also known as the “Piano Prince of New Orleans," is an acclaimed pianist, vocalist, composer, and arranger. Growing up in New Orleans, Crawford's influences run the gamut from Fats Domino to Sarah Vaughan, to Dr. John & Patsy Cline. Davell is truly a prodigy and natural entertainer, with an amazing story & remarkable natural talent. This past year, Jay Jay & Davell played together at New Orleans Jazz Fest, along with legendary drummer Steve Jordan. Tune in to hear all about how Jay Jay & Davell's friendship developed over the years, & how performing at Jazz Fest came together. Jay & Davell draw parallels between their very different musical backgrounds & upbringings, & share insight into what's to come for the both of them musically. Don't miss this conversation, only on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music! Produced & Edited by Matthew Mallinger

La Venganza Será Terrible: todo el año celebrando sus 40 años Estudios AM 750 Alejandro Dolina, Patricio Barton, Gillespi Introducción • Entrada0:01:29 Segmento Inicial • La importancia de la propina0:08:17 • Oyentes0:40:45 Segmento Dispositivo • La escandalosa princesa Carlota de Prusia0:48:46 • "Muñeca Brava" ♫ (Canta Gardel, 1929) Enrique Cadicamo/Luis N. Visca. Segmento Humorístico • Las quince cosas que jamás debes hacer en una reunión con amigos al aire libre1:07:05 Sordo Gancé / Trío Sin Nombre • Presentación1:34:47 • "Have You Ever Seen The Rain" ♫ (Creedence Clearwater Revival, Pendulum, 1970) • "Los Ejes De Mi Carreta" ♫ (Milonga de Atahualpa Yupanqui, letra de Romildo Risso) • "Another Day In Paradise" ♫ (Phil Collins, ...But Seriously, 1989) • "Tenderly" ♫ (Walter Gross/Jack Lawrence, 1946) Canta Dick Farney, 1947. Chet Baker, 1956. Y Nat King Cole. También Sarah Vaughan. • "El Cumbanchero" ♫ (Rafael Hernández Marín, El Jibarito, 1943) Compay Quinto, 1968.

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Michel Legrand nos dejó el 26 de enero de 2019. Recordamos al gran compositor francés con grabaciones del pianista Bill Evans ('You must believe in spring'), las cantantes Virginie Teychené ('La chanson de Maxence') y Astrud Gilberto ('Once upon a summertime'), el trompetista Miles Davis ('Once upon a summertime', 'Concert on the runway' -con Michel Legrand-), el propio Legrand como cantante, pianista y director ('Quand ça balance', 'Stompìn at the Savoy', 'Jitterbug waltz'), la cantante Barbra Streisand ('The windmills of your mind'), el acordeonista Richard Galliano con el Prague String Quartet ('The summer knows'), la cantante Sarah Vaughan ('What are you doing the rest of your life' -con orquesta dirigida por Michel Legrand-), el cantante Pedro Paulo Castro Neves ('How do you keep the music playing' -con Legrand al piano-), la cantante Elis Regina ('Watch what happens') y Michel Legrand, piano, arreglos y orquesta, con la arpista Catherine Michel ('Le Messager').Escuchar audio

Dos de las mayores cantantes de la historia del jazz, Ella Fitzgerald y Sarah Vaughan, con canciones brasileñas: Ella 'Dreamer/Vivo sonhando', 'Triste', 'Corcovado', 'Bonita', 'Off key'/'Desafinado', 'One note samba' y 'Dindi' y Sarah 'If you went away/Preciso aprender a ser só', 'A little tear', 'Someone to light up my life/Se todos fossem iguais a você', 'Bonita', 'So many stars' y 'Obsession'. Escuchar audio

Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act, allows the unlicensed use of copyrighted materials for purposes such as: Commentary: Using parts of a news article, scientific paper, or medical journal for educational purposes. This is an arts and culture, education podcast. Listeners, thank you for joining us this past Friday for our annual New Year's livestream featuring your host, Mitch Hampton! Please share it with us, like and subscribe- all that jazz!Here is to a New Year filled with creativity and humanity.More on this special livestream here:This stream on the topic of temporal change in time in the arts will focus on the image (Antonioni, Akerman others) as well as music (Sarah Vaughan and others) to discuss the quite wide and various ways artists depict the passage of time. Listeners, thank you for joining us this past Friday for our annual New Year's livestream featuring your host, Mitch Hampton! Please share it with us, like and subscribe- all that jazz!Here is to a New Year filled with creativity and humanity. More on this special livestream here:This stream on the topic of temporal change in time in the arts will focus on the image (Antonioni, Akerman others) as well as music (Sarah Vaughan and others) to discuss the quite wide and various ways artists depict the passage of time. #podcast #NewYear2025 #music #time #ChantalAckerman #Antonioni #SarahVaughn

We look at a monumental score by Kern and Hammerstein that just keeps rolling along in imaginative and compelling renditions by Miles Davis, Sarah Vaughan, Bill Evans, Audra McDonald, Peggy Lee and more.

Estudios Radio AM 750 Alejandro Dolina, Patricio Barton, Gillespi Introducción • Entrada Segmento Inicial • El boxeo: el deporte de moda • Oyentes Segmento Dispositivo • La castración • "Tu Pálida Voz" ♫ (Canta Charlo) Carlos José Perez de la Riestra/Homero Manzi, 1943. Segmento Humorístico • Cómo elegir una mascota que se adapte a tu estilo de vida Sordo Gancé / Manuel Moreira • Presentación1:40:25 • "Muñequita" ♫ (Francisco Lomuto/Adolfo Herschel, 1918) • "Sampa" ♫ (Caetano Veloso y A Outra Banda da Terra, Muito (Dentro da Estrela Azulada), 1978) • "El Viejito Del Acordeón" ♫ (José Domingo Aiello/Carmelo Aiello, 1936) Francisco Canaro, voz de Roberto Maida, 1934. • "Tenderly" ♫ (Walter Gross/Jack Lawrence, 1946) Canta Dick Farney, 1947. Chet Baker, 1956. Y Nat King Cole. También Sarah Vaughan. • "Al Ritmo Del Pan Dulce De Rolón" ♫ (Contrafactum de Ritmo De Maracas Y Bongos, Los Lamas, 1988) *La película con Tita Merello que a cada tanto glosan se llama El amor Nunca Muere, de Luis César Amadori, 1955.

Listen to a tribute to the legendary jazz drummer Roy Haynes. He passed away last November at the age of 99. Hear classic jazz music from Haynes, featuring his work with the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue.  Roy Haynes was among the greatest and most influential drummers in the history of jazz music. Though Haynes spent the majority of his life in New York, he performed with many legends of the Indiana Avenue jazz scene, including Freddie Hubbard, J.J. Johnson, Larry Ridley, Bill Jennings, James Spaulding and more. Haynes was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1925. He began playing drums professionally, as a teenager during the early 1940s. His crisp and distinctive sound on the drums earned him the nickname “Snap Crackle”. By the end of the 1940s, Roy was playing with the greatest stars in jazz, including Lester Young, and Charlie Parker. In the following decades, Roy continued to be a dominating force in jazz, performing with Sarah Vaughan, John Coltrane, Thelonius Monk, Chick Correa, and dozens of other iconic jazz artists.

Canciones brasileñas en las voces de grandes cantantes del jazz: Carmen McRae ('Like a lover', 'Dindi'), Sarah Vaughan ('Dindi', 'Bonita'), Ella Fitzgerald ('Photograph', 'Wave', 'Dreamer'), Jane Monheit ('Começar de novo'), Sarah Vaughan ('The island', 'Obsession') y Helen Merrill ('Like a lover'). Escuchar audio

To tee up the Great Performances/ PBS Henry Mancini concert at the Hollywood Bowl (11/29), we'll have an hour of great songs with music by legendary composer Henry Mancini, performed by an all-star ensemble: Sarah Vaughan, Sammy Davis, Jr., Steve Lawrence, Julie Andrews and more.

This episode begins with Mozart—the glorious, peppy last movement of a piano concerto—and ends with Sarah Vaughan, singing a song (“Black Coffee”). In between we have Bill Monroe, Fanny Mendelssohn, Earl Scruggs—a real variety show. But all to a purpose. Mozart, Piano Concerto No. 14 in E flat, K. 449, last movement Clarke, “The Cloths of Heaven” Monroe, “Blue Moon of Kentucky” Bernstein, “Some Other Time” Mendelssohn, Fanny, arr. Masur, Ken-David, “Schöne Fremde” Dunhill, “The Cloths of Heaven” Kern, “Why Was I Born?” Scruggs, “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” Burke, “Black Coffee”

Last week, the music world lost two titans of jazz: drummer Roy Haynes and saxophonist Lou Donaldson, both NEA Jazz Masters who reshaped the genre with their artistry. This special episode of Art Works pays tribute to their immense contributions through archival interviews and timeless performances. From Roy Haynes' crisp, innovative drumming that defined the evolution of jazz over seven decades to Lou Donaldson's soulful alto saxophone that bridged bebop and groove, we celebrate their remarkable journeys.Roy Haynes reflects on his first big break with Luis Russell, playing at the legendary Savoy Ballroom, and his unforgettable collaborations with jazz icons like Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, and Sarah Vaughan. Lou Donaldson, known as "Sweet Poppa Lou," shares insights on his trailblazing recordings for Blue Note, the rise of bebop, and his dynamic partnership with Jimmy Smith that popularized the organ-sax sound. Featuring selections from their iconic tracks—including “Green Chimneys,” “Blues Walk,” and “Alligator Bogaloo”—this episode highlights the lives and music of two artists whose impact will resonate for generations. 

Last week, the music world lost two titans of jazz: drummer Roy Haynes and saxophonist Lou Donaldson, both NEA Jazz Masters who reshaped the genre with their artistry. This special episode of Art Works pays tribute to their immense contributions through archival interviews and timeless performances. From Roy Haynes' crisp, innovative drumming that defined the evolution of jazz over seven decades to Lou Donaldson's soulful alto saxophone that bridged bebop and groove, we celebrate their remarkable journeys.Roy Haynes reflects on his first big break with Luis Russell, playing at the legendary Savoy Ballroom, and his unforgettable collaborations with jazz icons like Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, and Sarah Vaughan. Lou Donaldson, known as "Sweet Poppa Lou," shares insights on his trailblazing recordings for Blue Note, the rise of bebop, and his dynamic partnership with Jimmy Smith that popularized the organ-sax sound. Featuring selections from their iconic tracks—including “Green Chimneys,” “Blues Walk,” and “Alligator Bogaloo”—this episode highlights the lives and music of two artists whose impact will resonate for generations. 

Episode 137 Merry Moog 2024 Electronic Music for the Holidays Performed on the Moog and other Synthesizers   Playlist Time Track Time Start Introduction –Thom Holmes 04:34 00:00 1.     Hans Wurman, “Overture Miniature” from Electric Nutcracker (1976 Ovation). This Austrian composer made several remarkable, classically influenced Moog Modular albums from 1969 to 1976. This was one of his last big Moog projects and is difficult to find. 2:54 02:54 04:32 2.     Hans Wurman, “Danse De La Fee-Dragee ( Sugar Plum Fairy)” from Electric Nutcracker (1976 Ovation). Moog Modular synthesizer, Hans Wurman. 1:33 01:33 07:24 3.     Hans Wurman, “Danse Des Mirlitons (Flutes)” from Electric Nutcracker (1976 Ovation). Moog Modular synthesizer, Hans Wurman. 2:14 02:14 08:56 4.     Emerson, Lake & Palmer, “Nutrocker” from Nutrocker / The Great Gates Of Kiev (1972 Cotillion). Arranged by, Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Written by Kim Fowley. 03:48 11:08 5.     Sounds Of Broadcasting 2, “Night Of The Kings” from Sounds Of Broadcasting #6088 (1975? William B. Tanner Company, Inc.). Broadcast library track produced for the holidays. Produced using a Moog Modular Synthesizer. 01:01 14:56 6.     Jean Jacques Perrey and Sy Mann, “Jingle Bells” from Switched on Santa (1970 Pickwick). USA. Moog Modular Synthesizer. 01:44 15:56 7.     Jean Jacques Perrey and Sy Mann, “Christmas Bells” from Switched on Santa (1970 Pickwick). USA. Moog Modular Synthesizer. 01:52 17:40 8.     Douglas Leedy, “The Coventry Carol” from A Very Merry Electric Christmas to You (1970 Capitol). USA. Moog Modular Synthesizer and Buchla Synthesizer. 04:46 19:30 9.     Joseph Byrd, “Christmas in the Morning” from A Christmas Yet to Come (1975 Takoma). USA. ARP 2600 Synthesizer with an Oberheim Expander Module. 01:34 24:16 10.   Armen Ra, “O Come All Ye Faithful” from Theremin Christmas (2018 Sungod). USA. Moog Etherwave Pro Theremin. 04:43 25:50 11.   Beck, “The Little Drum Machine Boy” from Just Say Noël (1996 Geffen). USA. Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer. 07:02 30:32 12.   Alan Horsey, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” from Switched-On Christmas (1985 Snowflake Records). Italian album with electric organ by Alan Horsey. This is reminiscent of Hooked on Classics as the entire album seems to be woven together by a drum machine beat. This is played on organ. Seems a little late for disco. 03:10 37:30 13.   Denny Hinman, “Christmas in July” from Plays The Yamaha Electone E-70 (1980 Yamaha). Denny Hinman plays the Yamaha Electone E-70. A release by Yamaha. 01:45 40:36 14.   Miharu Koshi, “Belle Tristesse” (妙なる悲しみ)from We Wish You A Merry Christmas (1984 Yen). Japan. A compilation of specially recorded Christmas-themed songs from various artists on the Yen Records label. Written by, synth-pop with vocals by Miharu Koshi. Miharu Koshi is a keyboardist and singer with a long-standing collaborative association with YMO-founder Haruomi Hosono. 03:43 42:20 15.   Taeko Onuki, Inori (Prayer) from We Wish You A Merry Christmas (1984 Yen). Japan. A compilation of specially recorded Christmas-themed songs from various artists on the Yen Records label. Japanese synth-pop with vocals by Onuki. Maybe Ryuichi Sakamoto on keyboards. 03:44 46:02 16.   Frank Collett, “Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring (1970 Privately Made Release). USA. This is a special addition to the Merry Moog podcast. I found what is likely a one-of-a-disc private pressing by Frank Collett using the Moog Modular Synthesizer. This 45 RPM disc was recorded at Finetone Recording Studio in New York City and is inscribed with the hand-written message, “To John & Loretta: Merry XMAS. Composed and arranged by Frank Collett” This appears to be disc made of metal with a vinyl coating. One side includes his rendition of Bach's “Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring” plus a short tune called “Little Joey” (see below). The flip side contains the same recording of “Little Joey.” Dated December 22, 1970. Clearly made using a Moog Modular Synthesizer. Collett (1941-2016) was a noted session pianist and sometimes led and recorded with his own trio. He was raised in New York. In 1968 he was accompanist to Sarah Vaughan. The following year he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada.  He became the house pianist, with the orchestra in the main showroom of the International Hotel (which became the Las Vegas Hilton).  It was during this period that he made this recording in NY.  01:57 49:44 17.   Frank Collett, “Little Joey” (1970 Privately Made Release). Frank Collett using the Moog Modular Synthesizer. From a 45 RPM disc recorded at Finetone Recording Studio in New York City (see above). Dated December 22, 1970. Clearly made using a Moog Modular Synthesizer. Collett (1941-2016) was a noted session pianist and sometimes led and recorded with his own trio. Moog Modular Synthesiser, Frank Collett. Whose Moog Synthesizer did he use to make this recording? I can only speculate and guess that he made the recording at the studio of Gerson Kingsley in New York. 01:56 51:40 18.   Romantic Synthesizer, “Oh Tannenbaum” from Christmas Memories (1983 Dureco Benelux). French-Dutch album. Arranged, produced, synthesizers by Gerto Heupink, Robert Pot. 02:53 53:34 19.   Keiko Ohta (Ota), “Here Comes Santa Claus” from Electone X'Mas Present (1975 Canyon). Yamaha Electone GX-707 (GX-1), arranged by Keiko Ohta. Ohta was a female Electone star from Japan. The GX-1 was an early polyphonic synthesizer and a new branch of the Yamaha Electone family tree. 02:43 56:24 20.   Keiko Ohta (Ota), “Blue Christmas” from Electone X'Mas Present (1975 Canyon). Yamaha Electone GX-707 (GX-1), arranged by Keiko Ohta. Japan. Yes, the song originally made famous by Elvis Presley. Ohta was a female Electone star from Japan. The GX-1 was an early polyphonic synthesizer and a new branch of the Yamaha Electone family tree. 04:11 59:06 21.   Paul Haig, “Scottish Christmas” from Chantons Noël - Ghosts Of Christmas Past (1981 Les Disques Du Crépuscule). From a compilation album of Christmas-related tunes. Scottish songwriter, musician and singer. 02:46 01:03:16 22.   Les Cousins Dangereux, “What Child Is This” from Gotta Groove Records 2012 (2012 Gotta Groove Records). Holiday album with various artists. Les Cousins Dangereux is Mr. Tim Thornton. 01:59 01:06:00 23.   Joy Electric, “Angels We Have Heard on High” from The Magic Of Christmas (2003 Tooth & Nail Records). Joy Electric is Ronnie Martin from Ohio. American synthesizer-pop musician. Among his many releases is this crafty Christmas album. 01:48 01:07:58 24.   Koichi Oki, “Jingle Bells” from The Man From Yukiguni (1975 TIM/RS). Japan. Koichi Oki's Christmas album performed solely by his Yamaha Electone E-3. “Yukiguni” means snowland. Oki was a hugely popular Electone artist in Japan. 01:50 01:09:46 25.   Koichi Oki, “Winter Wonderland” from The Man From Yukiguni (1975 TIM/RS). Japan. Koichi Oki's Christmas album performed solely by his Yamaha Electone E-3. “Yukiguni” means snowland. Oki was a hugely popular Electone artist in Japan. 02:18 01:11:34 26.   Edhels, “Oriental Christmas” from Oriental Christmas (1985 Cabana Music). Recorded in France. Drums, Percussion, Keyboards, Jacky Rosati; Guitar, Jean Louis Suzzoni; Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Composed by, Marc Ceccotti; Keyboards, Noël Damon. I was sent this as a promotional album back in 1985 with a kind little note from the artists. Sorry it took me so long to put the Christmas-related track in my podcast. This is great example of synth-pop from France in the 1980s. 04:22 01:13:52 27.   Bob Wehrman, John Bezjian and Dusty Wakeman, “Joy to the World” from Christmas Becomes Electric (1984 Tropical Records). Produced in L.A., a collection of pre-fab synthesizer classics. Not the same record of the same title as Douglas Leedy. 02:40 01:18:12 28.   Bob Wehrman, John Bezjian and Dusty Wakeman, “Ring Christmas Bells” from Christmas Becomes Electric (1984 Tropical Records). Produced in L.A., a collection of pre-fab synthesizer classics. Not the same record of the same title as Douglas Leedy. 01:46 01:20:50 29.   Romantic Synthesizer, “So This is Christmas” from Christmas Memories (1983 Dureco Benelux). French-Dutch album. Arranged, produced, synthesizers by Gerto Heupink, Robert Pot. We don't often hear an instrumental rendition of this Lennon and Ono X-mas tune. 03:22 01:22:34 30.   Swinging Buildings, “Praying For A Cheaper Christmas” from Chantons Noël - Ghosts Of Christmas Past (1981 Les Disques Du Crépuscule). From a compilation album of Christmas-related tunes. This group was once rumored to be New Order in disguise. But no, they were in fact The Bowling Balls in disguise. 03:07 01:25:54 31.   Bernie Krause, Philip Aaberg, “Feliz Navidad” from A Wild Christmas (1994 Etherean Music ). This delightful cassette is from Bernie Krause, known for his Moog explorations with Paul Beaver back in the day. All animal and ambient sounds recorded on location worldwide by Bernie Krause with the exception of the fish (courtesy of U.S. Navy). Animal samples, Bernie Krause and Phil Aaberg. Arrangements, new materials, all keyboards (Kurzweil 2000/Emulator III) Phil Aaberg. Percussion on Feliz Navidad performed by Ben Leinbach. 5:37 05:37 01:28:58 32.   The Original Cast: R2-D2, Anthony Daniels As C-3PO, “R2D2 We Wish You A Merry Christmas” from Christmas In The Stars: Star Wars Christmas Album (1980 RSO). Vocals, Arthur Boller, Donald Oriolo, Jr., Dori Greenberg, Ivy Alexenburg, Jake Yeston, Jessica Taylor, Marney Alexenburg, Ricky Haayen, Roddy McBrien, Russell Poses, Scot Randell, Stacy Greenberg; Keyboards, Derek Smith, Harold Wheeler, Pat Rebillot; Sound Effects (R2D2), Ben Burtt. The whole Star Wars crew seems to have a part in this holiday album. I wanted to highlight a track featuring the melodious electronic beeping of R2D2. 03:33 01:34:34 Opening background music: Sounds Of Broadcasting 1, “Christmas Logos” from Sounds Of Broadcasting #6088 (1975? William B. Tanner Company, Inc.). Broadcast library track produced for the holidays. Produced using a Moog Modular Synthesizer. Notice how the melody imitates a familiar tune without ever hitting the same notes. A copyright thing. Another name of this track might as well be, “It's Beginning to Sound A Lot Like Christmas.” Jean Jacques Perrey and Sy Mann, “Tijuana Christmas” from Switched on Santa (1970 Pickwick). USA. Moog Modular Synthesizer. Don Voegeli, “Chanukah” from Holiday & Seasonal Music (1977 EMI). USA. Produced at the Electrosonic Studio of the University of Wisconsin-Extension.   Opening and closing sequences voiced by Anne Benkovitz. Visual design by Anne Benkovitz. Additional opening, closing, and other incidental music by Thom Holmes. See my companion blog that I write for the Bob Moog Foundation. For additional notes, please see my blog, Noise and Notations. Original music by Thom Holmes can be found on iTunes and Bandcamp.  

durée : 01:09:10 - Club Jazzafip - Le batteur et chef d'orchestre s'est éteint le 12 novembre à l'âge de 99 ans. Nous rendons célébrons celui qui façonné une partie de l'histoire du jazz en jouant aux côtés de géants comme Quincy Jones, Lester Young, Charlie Parker, Sarah Vaughan, John Coltrane, Pat Metheny ou Chick Corea.

Something a little outside of the normal scope of Countermelody for today's episode: Earlier this year I published a bonus episode on the fascinating singer/songwriter Benard Ighner (1945-2017) and his modern-day standard “Everything Must Change,” which I re-present today. The song has had a profound effect on me ever since I heard the version by the great Oleta Adams on her 1990 solo debut album, Circle of One. At the time I assumed that Oleta herself had written it, but I came to discover that it was penned by Ighner and first recorded by Quincy Jones on his 1974 album, Body Heat, and that since then many, many pop and jazz singers of the past fifty years have covered the song. All these different versions have both delighted and fascinated (as well as occasionally mystified and frustrated) me. The song itself is both fatalistic and hopeful, which is exactly the place I find myself as Election Day in the US approaches. Intrigued by both the song and its composer, I dug deeper and discovered all I could about Benard Ighner. An autodidactic musical polymath, Ighner rubbed shoulders with some of the greatest pop and jazz musicians of his time, and not just the hundreds of singers and instrumentalists who have jumped on the “Everything Must Change” bandwagon! This song brings out either the very best or the very worst of those who interpret it. In choosing my favorite versions, I have veered toward those who embrace understatement rather than vocal caterwauling and children's choruses. The episode begins with examples of Ighner's early work from the late sixties and early seventies, including pseudonymous encounters with Dizzy Gillespie (as Benard Ito) and Lalo Schifrin (as Alexander Saint Charles); proceeding through songs he wrote and produced for Shirley Bassey, Marlena Shaw, and Carmen McRae; as well as two excerpts from his solo album, a one-off 1978 Japanese release entitled Little Dreamer. We then hear ten different versions of the song, including, among others, Nina Simone, June Christy, Peggy Lee, Sarah Vaughan, Minako Yoshida (sung to her own Japanese translation), a recent magisterial live performance by Oleta Adams, and, even Ighner himself, who, alongside his other many musical talents, possessed a velvety baritone voice of exceptional beauty, poise, and power. May this episode provide hope, courage, and insight for all of those who do believe that we can overcome the mad popularity-contest antics of this election cycle and lean toward a future in which morality and hope can still prove to be guiding principles. Countermelody is a podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and journalist yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly support at whatever level you can afford.

Watch the Q&A session here: https://youtu.be/gtCsGQ14nU0This lecture examines ‘Send in the Clowns', probably the most commercially successful song written by the revered Stephen Sondheim. Yet it confounds the expectations of a showstopper by being written for an actress of limited singing ability, the late Glynis Johns. This lecture reflects on how it works in the context the musical A Little Night Music and explores how it came to be covered by major singers including Frank Sinatra, Judy Collins and Sarah Vaughan. How has a song of limited vocal range and abstract lyrics become such a favourite?This lecture was recorded by Professor Dominic Broomfield-McHugh  on 17th October 2024 at St Paul's Church, Covent Garden, London.Dominic is Gresham Visiting Professor of Film and Theatre Music.Dominic is also Professor of Music at the University of Sheffield and is Associate Producer of the PBS documentary Meredith Willson: America's Music Man and has appeared on all the main BBC television and radio stations as well as NPR in America. He has given talks and lectures at the Sydney Opera House, New York City Center, the Library of Congress, New York Public Library, Sadler's Wells, and Lincoln Center, among many othersThe transcript of the lecture is available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/sondheim-showstopperGresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham's mission, please consider making a donation: https://gresham.ac.uk/support/Website:  https://gresham.ac.ukTwitter:  https://twitter.com/greshamcollegeFacebook: https://facebook.com/greshamcollegeInstagram: https://instagram.com/greshamcollegeSupport the show

Let the drums roll out--MasterVoices leader Ted Sperling joins me to discuss this new version of the Gershwins/Kaufman classic musicals, with songs in renditions by Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, Kiri Te Kanawa, Tony Bennett and more.

durée : 00:30:12 - Jazz Collection - par : Alex Dutilh - La Divine, Sassi, nominée pour un total de 9 Grammy Awards.... L'une des voix les plus merveilleuses du 20e siècle. - réalisé par : Pierre Willer

durée : 00:29:20 - Jazz Collection - par : Alex Dutilh - Quatre épisodes de 30mn pour se laisser envoûter par quatre icônes de l'art vocal. Quatre trajectoires humaines et musicales comme autant de points cardinaux. Résolument dissemblables et émotionnellement irrésistibles. - réalisé par : Pierre Willer

Blender Alejandro Dolina, Patricio Barton, Gillespi Introducción • Entrada0:11:50 "A mí me han dicho que las cosas que a uno le ocurren en la vida, etcétera..." Segmento Inicial • Caminos a seguir si uno está enamorado de la novia de otro0:17:51 "¿Qué edad tiene, Gaby? Perdón la pregunta, porque la explicación parece de la revista Billiken..." Segmento Dispositivo • Una historia que ocurrió en las Filipinas0:51:15 • "Hallelujah" ♫ (Toca el TSN) Leonard Cohen, Various Positions, 1984. Jacob Collier, Live on Stream Aid, 2020. Segmento Humorístico • Mensajes del Chat en vivo, Whatsapp, presentaciones, etc.1:10:24 • Comportamiento adecuado en el gimnasio1:17:38 Sordo Gancé / Trío Sin Nombre • Presentación1:41:40 • "Recuerdos del Portezuelo" ♫ (Héctor Roberto Chavero, 1953) • "La Rueda Mágica" ♫ (Fito Páez, El Amor Después Del Amor, 1992) • "Tenderly" ♫ (Walter Gross/Jack Lawrence, 1946) Canta Dick Farney, 1947. Chet Baker, 1956. Y Nat King Cole. También Sarah Vaughan.

Rosa Passos ('Outono'), Djavan ('Outono'), Eva Cassidy ('Autumn leaves'), Cécile Verny ('Les feuilles mortes'), Thomas Dutronc ('Les feuilles mortes'), Bill Evans ('When autumn comes'), Stacey Kent ('It´s autumn'), Helen Merrill ('Autumn in New York'), Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong ('Autumn in New York'), Sarah Vaughan ('September song') y Quincy Jones ('Setembro'). Escuchar audio

You can hear the essence of  great jazz vocalists like Carmen McRae, Nina Simone, and Sarah Vaughan in the sound of NYC’s Afro-Boricuan group duendita. 

Clyde Otis nació el 11 de septiembre de 1924. Con motivo de su cien cumpleaños dedicamos nuestro tiempo de radio a picotear en el inabarcable legado de uno de los grandes compositores del siglo XX. Más de 800 canciones registradas a su nombre que han sido interpretadas por muchas de las grandes voces del jazz, el soul o el R&B. Esto es tan solo una pequeña porción de la punta del iceberg de la obra que nos dejó.Playlist;(sintonía) CLYDE OTIS and HIS ORCHESTRA “Jungle drums” (1961)NAT “KING” COLE and THE FOUR KNIGHTS “That’s all there is to that” (1956)ELVIS PRESLEY “Dontcha think it’s time” (1958)THE DIAMONDS “The stroll” (1957)JACK SCOTT “Patsy” (1960)EDDIE RIFF “Ain’t that lovin’ you baby” (1956)THE DEL VIKINS “Flat tire” (1958)THE ELLIS BROTHERS “Sneaky alligator” (1958)LAVERN BAKER “Substitute” (1958)IVORY JOE HUNTER “I just want to love you” (1959)BROOK BENTON “Kiddio” (1960)BROOK BENTON and DINAH WASHINGTON “Baby (You've got what it takes)” (1960)PRISCILLA BOWMAN feat THE SPANIELS “A rockin' good way (to mess around and fall in love)” (1958)ROOSEVELT GRIER “Lover set me free” (1963)SARAH VAUGHAN “Smooth operator” (1959)TIMI YURO “What’s a matter baby (Is it hurtin’ you)” (1962)ARETHA FRANKLIN “A change” (1968)TOM JONES “Endlessly” (1965)CONWAY TWITTY “Looking back” (1963)Escuchar audio

The Trombone Corner Podcast is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass and The Brass Ark.  Join hosts Noah and John as they interview Ed Neumeister, commercial and jazz trombonist from Oakland, California. About Ed: As a trombonist, composer-arranger and bandleader, Ed Neumeister is a musician's musician. Saxophone star Joe Lovano has valued Neumeister as a colleague for some four decades, praising him as a conductor of “infectious flair” as well as “a soloist of deep expressive passion.” Another renowned saxophonist, Dave Leibman, simply dubbed him “one of the best trombonists in the business.” Neumeister has five decades of experience on both sides of the Atlantic as an artist and an educator. Raised in the Bay Area, he was professional musician by his mid-teens. He backed such iconic vocal stars as Frank Sinatra and Sarah Vaughan there, performed in various symphony orchestras, and collaborated with Grateful Dead leader Jerry Garcia as well as such jazz notables as Jerry Granelli. Moving to New York City in 1980, Neumeister worked in the Duke Ellington Orchestra as both player and arranger for 15 years; he was simultaneously playing in the Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra, earning a Grammy nomination in 1992 for his arrangement of “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square.” In 2000, Neumeister moved to Austria to serve as a professor for 17 years at the University of Music in Graz. He wrote for various jazz bands while in Europe and performed extensively, along with composing classical chamber pieces and largescale concert works. Following a stint scoring films in Los Angeles, Neumeister returned to the New York area where he has been active as an educator, currently teaching at the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music at The New School, New York University and City College of New York, as well as William Paterson University in New Jersey. As a leader, Neumeister has recorded nine albums, ranging from large ensembles to small groups to solo trombone. He has released many of them via his own label, MeisteroMusic, including his latest: 3 for the Road, presenting his trio with vocalist Jay Clayton and the late pianist Fritz Pauer. The current version of that trio includes Gary Versace on piano. Another Neumeister gem is Suite Ellington, an album showcasing his arrangements for an all-star sextet of works by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn; recorded in 2010 for Austrian Radio, Suite Ellington was hailed by Jazz Weekly as “a great tribute and intro to the world of Ellingtonia.” Neumeister's new working small band is a New York quartet featuring the trombonist alongside Versace, bassist Drew Gress and drummer Tom Rainey. 

It's a Man-cin-tennial: great songs with music by legendary composer Henry Mancini, performed by an all-star ensemble: Sarah Vaughan, Sammy Davis, Jr., Steve Lawrence, Julie Andrews and more. 

This week in the After Party, Jake has the 1970s on his mind as he prepares for next week's episode on Al Pacino. We want to know: Who is the greatest actor of the 1970s? What films and performances from the 70s do you continually revisit? Plus, the conversation about great female singers of the 21st century continues - join the party at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod. To cop some new merch, head to disgracelandpod.com/merch now! To hear an extended version of the After Party and more from the DISGRACELAND community, become a Disgraceland All Access member at disgracelandpod.com/membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest reminds me that there is some amazing talent out there that needs to be heard. Welcome Jackie Popovec from Youngstown, Ohio's own The Vindys. She's a powerhouse vocalist whose voice is a Venn Diagram of some heavy hitters like Amy Winehouse, Christina Aguilera, & Carrie Underwood. And the rest of the band ain't so bad either. They rock with an early Chicago sound. Think Terry Kath meets Eddie Van Halen with killer horns. They've been around for over ten years now, but Jackie has been singing for a bit longer than that. She and the band started off doing covers and sneaking in an original here and there. Now they're doing their own stuff and throwing in covers you wouldn't think of! But this whole conversation starts off with horror movies. And Spinal Tap. And how Jackie started writing songs. She was in her teens and her dad knew some people in some venues who would let a teenage Jackie play her own music. She was always drawn to belters but hearing jazz greats like Etta James, Sarah Vaughan, & Ella Fitzgerald really changed her approach. The band was poised to record a new album this summer when they were asked to join Pat Benetar on tour. So they made the obvious choice to put the album on hold and explore some new markets opening for a legend. And their live show is amazing! They've written a song for the Pittsburgh Pirates that was picked up by ESPN, they've played with a symphony orchestra, and are on a steady upward trajectory. Check out their music wherever you check out your music. See them on tour this summer with Pat Benetar. Follow them @TheVindys on social media. Check out their YouTube channel for great unreleased stuff. Check us out @PerformanceAnx on social media. Our merch is available at performanceanx.threadless.com. Keep us up with coffee money at ko-fi.com/performanceanxiety. Now brace yourself for the amazing Jackie Popovec of The Vindys on Performance Anxiety; part of the Pantheon Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the jazz singer Cécile McLorin Salvant was profiled in The New Yorker, Wynton Marsalis described her as the kind of talent who comes along only “once in a generation or two.” Salvant's work is rooted in jazz—in the tradition of Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan and Abbey Lincoln—and she has won three Grammy Awards for Best Jazz Vocal Album. But her interests and her repertoire reach across eras and continents. She studied Baroque music and jazz at conservatory, and performs songs in French, Occitan, and Haitian Kreyòl.  “I think I have the spirit of a kind of a radio D.J. slash curator,” she tells David Remnick. “It's almost like making a mixtape for someone and only putting deep cuts.” And even when singing the standards, she aims “to find the gems that haven't been sung and sung and sung over and over again.” During a summer tour, she visited the studio at WNYC to perform “Don't Rain on My Parade,” made famous by Barbra Streisand; “Can She Excuse My Wrongs,” by John Dowland, the English composer of the Elizabethan era; and “Moon Song,” an original from Salvant's album “Ghost Song.”

It was November 30, 2021, when Nicole Avant got a call in the middle of the night from her husband. The unthinkable had happened. Her otherwise healthy mom, Jacqueline Avant, was in critical condition at the hospital. She had been shot. Nicole would soon find out that her mother had been having an ordinary evening at her home in Beverly Hills when a man broke into her home in an attempted robbery. He shot Jacqueline, and then fled the scene. She died later that night in the hospital. Jacqueline was 81. It was an unspeakable tragedy that would leave most people paralyzed, enraged and probably seeking revenge. But Nicole's response surprised a lot of people. She decided that she's not a victim, and she would forgive her mother's murderer.  She shares this radical sentiment in her new book: “Think You'll be Happy: Moving Through Grief with Grit, Grace, and Gratitude.” For those unfamiliar with Nicole, she is someone who wears many hats. She served as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas under President Obama—and she was the first black woman to hold this seat. She's been a force in political fundraising. She raised more than half a million for President Obama in one night in 2012, and she was part of a fundraising team that raised $21 million for him in 2008. She's also a movie producer, which isn't exactly surprising considering she was born into black Hollywood royalty—her father was Clarence Avant, the legendary music mogul who managed artists like Bill Withers, Sarah Vaughan, and Freddie Hubbard. Today, she finds herself again a part of Hollywood royalty, just of more recent vintage. Her husband is Netflix Co-Ceo Ted Sarandos. But unlike the British royals, Nicole Avant doesn't put her views through a PR machine. She says what she thinks, and she doesn't have time for bullshit. All of which is why we were so eager to have her on Honestly today.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2020, Oregon voters overwhelmingly approved to decriminalize possession of small amounts of hard drugs, and mandate more spending on drug treatment and social services. But 3.5 years of frustration, with overdose deaths and open air drug use, has turned public opinion around, and lawmakers have restored criminal penalties. We'll speak with New Yorker contributing writer E. Tammy Kim, who traveled through the state speaking with activists, treatment providers, police, lawmakers and drug users about the experience, and the ongoing debate over how to respond to America's drug crisis.Also, Kevin Whitehead remembers classical and pop singer Sarah Vaughan on the 100th anniversary of her birth.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy