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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Music Review: Josh Groban - Awake
Fans have eagerly but impatiently waited for his next album, and it's now about to become a reality.
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Music Review: Manhattan Transfer - The Symphony Sessions
...they've steadily built a very successful performing and recording career, with multiple albums and awards, including eight Grammys.
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Dads And Daughters - Nat And Natalie Cole
She had many, many problems, and, through it all, she resisted the temptation to record her Father's songs because...
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Who Was The Real All-American Boy? Elvis, Bobby Bare, Or...
And there was also the inevitable attraction that teenagers have always felt for anything new and a little... dangerous.
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Music Review: George Benson & Al Jarreau - Givin' It Up
The final guest star - Paul McCartney - wanders into the studio to jump in with the group...
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Walkin' Wild In New Orleans With Jimmy Smith
Jimmy Smith not only helped make organ music part of the jazz mainstream, he was also influential in helping create "funk" or "soul" jazz.
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Music Review: Dave Brubeck Quartet - Best Of Brubeck 1979-2004
...makes the point that Militello is not trying to be Desmond — in fact, he sounds closer to Charlie Parker.
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Recalling Tennessee Ernie Ford's "Sixteen Tons"
Graveyards, outhouses, and musical memories.
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Music Review: Ray Charles & Count Basie Orchestra - Ray Sings, Basie Swings
I don't have a horse in this race, but I'll give you some background before we move on.
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Brothers Who Swing - Musically
And speaking of smooth, crooner Bing Crosby and his brother Bob got along pretty well, and even though...
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