I covered 88 International’s founder, Juilliard master pianist Kimball Gallagher, in a different role: the musical artist himself, commanding the stage in a masterful program at Zankel Hall on April 13. In the past, my reporting has focused on Gallagher’s humanitarian work through his NGO, 88 International — a non-profit organization that has created meaningful ..Read More
October 13, 2024
Rats! Swinigin’ with Gillespie! Double book?! Was this a plot? This appeared to be a sinister foil near the eleventh hour to my nearly perfectly orchestrated plan. Nah! We can let our imaginations run wild with conspiracy theories when something doesn’t go our way. However, there is often a silver lining hidden deep in that
October 13, 2024
On May 17, Sting’s drummer Zach Jones gave an energetic performance with his band Zach Jones and the Tricky Bits at the Bitter End in Greenwich Village. Although he is most highly regarded for his great drumming and being able to create perfect drum parts, Zach is also a gifted singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who, when
September 1, 2024
“Don’t Worry. Don’t Compare. Don’t Expect Too Fast. Be Kind to Yourself.” – Tomo Fujita These are profound words of wisdom that define a humble man who found a deep passion in teaching and helping others after emigrating to the U.S. from Japan in his early 20s back in the late 1980s. This special man,
September 1, 2024
I saw the great Ed Cherry at the Mezzrow Jazz Club in the West Village on July 15th. It was actually the third time I’d seen him perform. The first time was a special performance for the Guitar Masters Festival with some young “Rising Stars” in the jazz guitar world at Zinc Bar. This included
July 11, 2024
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On May 31, Invisible Nation made its American movie theater debut at the Quad on W. 13th Street in Greenwich Village. This riveting documentary directed by Vanessa Hope was first shown to the public at the Woodstock Film Festival on September 29, 2023. Hope is the granddaughter of producer Walter Wanger and classic film actress Joan Bennett.
July 11, 2024
It was an inspiring evening of advocacy for the arts at the third annual New Yorkers for Culture and Arts Awards Gala 2024 held at Mabou Mines on East 9th Street in the East Village on June 10th. This was a gathering where New York artists, entrepreneurs, and local politicians, who have staunchly advocated and
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