Copacabana: The Great American Superclub
The Copacabana in New York City was one of the most iconic nightclubs of all time. It was 5:00 AM. Jerry Lewis just walked into Reubens on Madison & 59th St., his arms filled with the early edition of the NY Mirror and his hat turned backward portraying the hapless paperboy. He proceeds to sell them table-by-table. He then returned the unsold papers and any money collected to an excited paperboy. On this night, as on most nights, the crowd was a who’s who of the New York City nightclub […]
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Webby Awards 2019
The 23rd Annual Webby Awards selected 529 winners. Among them, was Best Launch, for the Best, most innovative, and effective or creative campaign for a brand launch or relaunch, including cinema, TV, and other media.
Read moreNYC Hotspots
Every big city has its share of tourist attractions, famous restaurants and clubs. But in most cases, the best places arn’t found in a guide book.; they’re places you stumble onto. During my recent three week trip back to New York City, I returned to some of my favorite spots around town.
Read moreCaribbean Jazz by The Pedrito Martinez Trio
If you like Caribbean Jazz, with lots of percussion, then you might want to check out The Pedrito Martinez Trio (Pedrito Martinez on percussion, Axel Tosca on piano, and John Benites on bass.)
Read moreLegendary Drummer in NYC
CHICO HAMILTON CONTINUES MONTHLY CONCERT SERIES AT NEW YORK CITY’S DROM Sundays this Spring on April 15th and 20th WHAT: NEA JAZZ MASTER CHICO HAMILTON @ DROM As evidenced on his latest recording Revelation (Joyous Shout!), 90 year-old drummer/leader Forestorn “Chico” Hamilton is still creating vivid, positive, uplifting, and relevant music. Saluted by the Kennedy Center as a “Living Jazz Legend”, and appointed to the President’s Council on the Arts, this NEA Jazz Master is considered one of the most important living jazz artists and composers. DROM presents EUPHORIC – […]
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