Engelbert Humperdinck is the definition of what it means to be an iconic singer. The youngest boy in a large family with ten children, Engelbert Humperdinck, from Leicester, England, he grew up in Madras, India. In his career as a performing and recording artist, Humperdinck has sold approximately 150 million
Jerome Garfunkel (also known as Jerry) is someone who knows that life is a learning experience. Called Dr. COBOL by some, for his contributions to COBOL (Common Business Oriented Language) a computer programming language. Jerome Garfunkel lives a full life with many interests: a technologist, writer, educator, calligrapher, lecturer and
This is audio interview with Dr. Maya Angelou recorded in June 2008. Maya Angelou was a poet, educator, historian, best-selling writer, actress, playwright, Civil Rights activist, producer, director, musician and important figure in American literature known for her best-selling autobiographies (seven in all, the first and most well known being I
Sammy Rimington is one of the leading advocates and practitioners of New Orleans revival jazz today. He’s been recording and performing professionally for more than 50 years. Born in the United Kingdom, Sammy Rimington is a clarinetist and reed player and has worked with many of the legends in music
Julie Gold, the songwriter of “From a Distance” shares her story and how her song became a favorite around the world. “From a Distance” has been recorded and performed in many languages as well as at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. It was played in outer space. It has
Singer-songwriter and recording artist Gary Portnoy has written many songs recorded by both himself and other artists, however his most famous composition is “Where Everybody Knows Your Name,” known to many as the theme song to the television sitcom “Cheers.” It’s the kind of interview I find the most enjoyable.
Stacey Kent, one of the most successful and internationally recognized jazz singers and recording artists with over 2 million records sold is our guest on this show. 2017 saw the release of her first orchestral album, I Know I Dream, in a discography of more than 15 albums. I Know I
Monica Mancini is a Concord Records artist who has twice been nominated for a Grammy. A jazz vocalist, Mancini is not limited to the American Songbook (although she does this very well), in fact her most recent album I’ve Loved These Days features interpretations of classic rock songs from the
Pianist, conductor, musical director, composer and producer Frank Owens has recorded and performed with Johnny Mathis, Lena Horne, Chubby Checker, Barbara McNair, Petula Clark, and others. Frank Owens was also the musical director for David Letterman’s first television show which was broadcast in the morning called The David Letterman Show. In