Tag Archives: Pop Music

Today’s Music: Charlie Parker, Dinah Washington

Posted on August 29, 2012 by admin

One of the greatest musical geniuses of the 20th century, and a sax player who changed the way not only saxophonists played their instrument, but other musicians as well, Charlie “Bird” Parker was born today in 1920 (d. 1955). A few videos … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Toasting Tal Farlow, Tom Jones, Dean Martin and Others…

Posted on June 7, 2012 by admin

Jazz guitar legend Tal Farlow, born today in 1921 (d. 1998), plays the hell out of “Misty”: Thomas John Woodward, better known as singer Tom Jones, was born in Wales, UK, this day in 1940. Here’s his first of many … Continue reading →

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The Five Stages of Acceptance: That Insipid Tune in Your Head

Posted on May 18, 2012 by admin

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