Big Geez is a retiree who takes time off from trimming his ear hair to write about music -- sometimes doing conventional reviews, but often just sharing his opinions about how something resonates with his memories and those of his generation. You can read more of his faux pearls of wisdom at the Geezer Music Club.
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Retro Redux: One More Toast To Anita O'Day - And To Her Mentor
"Reefer" use among musicians of the time was not uncommon, but the laws were not forgiving...
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Retro Redux: Los Indios Tabajaras - Mystery From The Amazon
Of course, it goes without saying that what's familiar to me might not be quite so familiar to you.
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Retro Redux: Celebrating The New Year With Ray Stevens
In the early '60s I was working in radio, mostly as a DJ but sometimes with added duties that included...
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Retro Redux: Willie Nelson - The Early Years
I can't imagine anyone not instantly recognizing his grizzled face when they see it or his unique voice...
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Retro Redux: Holiday Season Triggers Memories Of Dad
I used to tell kids that my dad worked for the government, had a badge, and carried a gun.
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Retro Redux: Granting Absolution To Pat Boone
I have a modest proposal, but before you say no I would ask you to remember...
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Retro Redux: Tony Bennett - Before He Was A Legend
Anthony Dominick Benedetto was a New Yorker, born and raised in Queens, the son of a grocer...
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Retro Redux: Same Place, Different Music - From Buddy Holly To Mozart
Life is full of coincidences but it still strikes as a little funny the way things happen sometimes.
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Retro Redux: Close Encounters Of The Celebrity Kind
We might as well admit it. It's obvious that we're all fascinated by celebrities.
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Music Review: Dave Liebman & Bobby Avey - Vienna Dialogues
Liebman has dozens of albums to his credit, and this new release continues one of his favorite traditions...
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