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Norma Jeane Mortenson, better known as Marilyn Monroe was a Golden Globe Award-winning American Hollywood legend, movie star, actress, singer, model and pop icon. She became known for her comedic skills and screen presence, going on to become one of the most popular movie stars of the 1950s. Later in her career, she worked towards serious roles with a measure of success. However, long-standing problems were exacerbated by disappointments in both her career and personal life during her later years. Her death has been subject to speculation and conspiracy theories. Marilyn Monroe personified Hollywood glamour with an unparalleled glow and energy that enamored the world
Discovering Truth Featuring Cynthia Basinet - Santa Baby
Cynthia Basinet’s Own Rendition of Eartha Kitt’s Classic, “Santa Baby” Showcases Such Incredible Vocal Talent That It Should Be Applauded More and Compared Less! You have probably listened to so many renditions of Joan Javits, Phillip Springer, and Eartha Kitt’s 1953 cheeky and catchy classic “Santa Baby.” I too have, but one particularly stands out, and ...
Take Five with Terry Waldo and Tatiana Eva-Marie
by AAJ Staff
Meet Terry Waldo Tatiana Eva-Marie: Terry Waldo and Tatiana Eva-Marie first met and started performing together at the famous NYC parties hosted by Scott Asen, owner of Turtle Bay Records. The two artists had such musical chemistry that Asen encouraged them to record an album together. Thus was born the duo's new album, I Double Dare ...
Straight Ahead: il canto di protesta di Abbey Lincoln dal 1957 al 1961
by Maurizio Zerbo
La lettura di un libro sull'Africa, l'intuizione del manager, e la frequentazione di artisti impegnati nella rivendicazione dei diritti civili determinarono il cambio di passo nello status artistico di Anna Maria Woolridge, tra il 1956 e il 1961. Cantante nei night club californiani con lo pseudonimo di Gaby Lee, era una artista di varietà quando decise ...
The Inspiration Behind The Versions Of "Santa Baby" Remakes... Hint, Never Marilyn Monroe!
Sultry Jazz Pop singer, actress, NOBEL Nominated CYNTHIA BASINET whose ICONIC version of SANTA BABY, that has often be mistaken for Marilyn Monroe all though Marilyn never sang the song, has been the inspiration behind the versions of Santa Baby recorded to date since 2000, whether well-known or not. Cynthia’s one off of Eartha Kitt’s renowned ...
Ian Dury: "More Than Fair" Art Exhibition
by Sammy Stein
By the time Ian Dury had his first major hit, he was 35 years old. With frightening speed he and his band became household names and Dury remained a national treasure until his death at the age of 57 in 2000.However, before the Kilburns, the Blockheads or the Music Students, before he was bewitched ...
Jazz Musician of the Day: Marilyn Monroe
All About Jazz is celebrating Marilyn Monroe's birthday today! Norma Jeane Mortenson, better known as Marilyn Monroe was a Golden Globe Award-winning American Hollywood legend, movie star, actress, singer, model and pop icon. She became known for her comedic skills and screen presence, going on to become one of the most popular movie stars of the ...
Chris May's Best Jazz Books of 2012
by Chris May
Are the best books always about the past rather than the present, or is it simply easier to write about events on which the dust has settled? Whatever. These three books are all about the past and each is outstanding.Matthew RuddickFunny Valentine: The Story Of Chet BakerGrippingly written and meticulously ...
Bob Willoughby: Jazz - Body and Soul
by Chris May
Jazz: Body and SoulBob Willoughby176 pages, hardback, slipcaseISBN: 978 1 901268 58 4Evans Mitchell Books2012To the wider world, Bob Willoughby is the Los Angeles photographer who took a raft of iconic photographs of movie stars such as Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe ...
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