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How Nick Ashford and Jerry Leiber Taught Me About ...

Nick Ashford, of the great songwriting and performing partnership, Ashford and Simpson, and Jerry Leiber, of the songwriting team, Leiber and Stoller, have both died. Having worked with them in the 1970's they not only taught me about what makes a great song, but they taught me what makes a great relationship.

Aretha Franklin Lives

Aretha Franklin is most definitely alive and performed at her peak at an historic concert at Jones Beach, New York, on July 27, 2011.

Hearing of Kenny White

Check out terrific singer-songwriter, Kenny White, a great undiscovered talent whose music has been heard by billions.

The Time I Did, and Didn’t, Work With Soul L...

Legendary soul-singer Solomon Burke dies, but leaves a legacy of wives, children, and a frustrated Paul Shaffer.

Mick Jagger Sang Honky Tonk Women For Me

The story of working, talking, eating, and fooling around with Mick Jagger, while mixing the Rolling Stones's live tapes from their 1973 tour, known as Bedspring Symphony.

Nonesuch Records Re-Releases One of the Greatest A...

Nonesuch Records, in collaboration with legendary producer, Joe Boyd, and engineer, John Wood, has re-released in a fine package, the first two albums, along with a disc of unheard demos and outtakes, by Kate and Anna McGarrigle. Learn about my involvement in the recording of these albums, and why it may be the album to take with you to a desert island.
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