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Sunday, June 21, 2009 My great good friend "Papa" John Phillips created an entirely new sound in the 1960's.
The hits of the "Mamas and the Papas," many of which he wrote -- and the arrangements for those songe -- were based, he told me, on "something old, and slightly familiar that you can't quite put your finger on."
That something was jazz.
The iconic songwriter, singer and Monterey Pop Festival producer who had put Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin on the world's stage for the first time, Phillips was actaully a jazzer at heart.
John loved jazz so much that he named his daughter Bijou after a Lambert, Hendricks and Ross tune, "Mon Petit Bijou."
One night at the Palm Springs house he shared with his fourth and forever wife, Farnaz, he decided to teach me how to sing the poignant jazz classic, "Something Cool." It was about 4 a.m. -- John never slept -- and he had picked up his 12-string guitar, sat down on the floor and crossed his long legs in front of him. Strumming and phrasing slowly and simply, he sang in the eloquent voice of the weary alcoholic female telling of her sad life. He was... |
Friday, June 12, 2009 Planning an Old Hollywood wedding?
You'll need some great vintage wedding music to go with your petit fours, wedding cake, champagne, caviar, chicken a la king and canapes.
And there's nothing that screams vintage than live vintage music.
We specialize in vintage live music and are known for... |
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Keep on doing it right, Ritz-Carlton!
There's something so special about having a live band, and nothing like live vintage music to set up an element of luxury and elegance on any budget.
It's also nice to have a wedding in a lovely setting that offers a... |
Saturday, June 6, 2009 Memorable wedding receptions are based on thought and planning.
That goes for the music that is played throughout the event.
My fine group of Los Angeles wedding musicians work hard at making it look easy, this in-the-moment spontaneity for which we've come to be known. The last... |
Tuesday, June 2, 2009 Of swinging jazz big bands music, Old Hollywood and the Rat Pack....
From Santa Barbara to Temecula and Palm Springs, everybody wants one!
An Old Hollywood vintage wedding, that is.
Accented by a jazz and swing big band orchestra, of course.
I just happen to have one of those.
Think... |
Monday, May 18, 2009 Everything old is new again!
Old Hollywood weddings are popular in California!
Vintage wedding themes are all the rage, and they are so simple to create!
Nostalgic, vintage-themed weddings are the ultimate in good taste, and today's clever brides and grooms are jumping on the bandwagon with vintage-inspired... |
Monday, May 18, 2009 Holy Batman and Robin!
No, wait -- that was 1966.
I cannot believe it, but 1959 was fifty years ago, and my band is now playing this incredible music for FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES! Live music, 50th anniversary music.
This is MY music, the year that Bobby Darin... |
Monday, May 11, 2009 Vintage music, a breathtaking California Coast wedding destination and a talented wedding planner - what a concept!
Last weekend, the band and I performed the ceremony, cocktail and reception music for a wonderfully flawless, perfect wedding at a California beach destination resort along the California Coast.
A... |
Monday, April 27, 2009 Elegant Style on Any Budget...Weddings With Flair...
Everything Old Is New Again!
Here in California, many brides and grooms, their families -- and their wedding coordinators -- are looking to the past in planning weddings that are as simple as an afternoon in a garden or... |
Friday, March 27, 2009 Fabulous live wedding music for Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, Malibu, San Diego and Orange County California coast and beach destination weddings!
With beautiful weather here in California nearly all year 'round. September and October are becoming as popular for weddings as May,... |
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