Mel Torme News

W as will trip through its past early next year with the Feb. 23 release of "Pick of the Litter ," a 19-song compilation which commemorates the 30th anniversary of the inventively warped dance/rock/soul/funk/jazz group's recording career.

Judy Garland, legendary and beloved star of stage, screen and song, invites you along for a joyful and festive holiday gathering in The Judy Garland Holiday Special now available from Infinity Entertainment Group.

Bob Dylan's new Christmas disc. Every year on Christmas Eve, before heading out the door to church, the last thing Dad would do was turn on the radio, Dad being of the belief that Christmas music kept burglars at bay.

HOLIDAY SWING. Maia Santell and House Blend will do their annual holiday show at Jazzbones on Dec.

Frank Sinatra Jr. - now that would be a difficult name for a singer to carry around.

The LWAC hopes to begin the season right with 'Carols of Christmas' by Colleen Sheehan November 24, 2009 12:42 AM For the 14th year in a row, the Lincoln-way Area Chorale will perform it's Christmas Concert on Saturday, Dec.

SUNDAY IN NEW YORK is a very funny early '60s romantic comedy somewhat in the tradition of Doris Day and Rock Hudson's films.

If there's anyone else out there who is as obsessed with Slim Gaillard as I am, you might enjoy some of Slim's tunes sung by no less than Mel Torme, backed by swingin' big band, at Scoredaddy's . Odd, yes, but delightfully satisfying.

The wait staff at a north-side brunch spot know what Blair Clark means when he orders "The Usual." On a bright but chilly early Sunday afternoon it is one egg cooked medium, wheat toast and crispy bacon.

What: "76 Trombones + 4" When: 2 p.m. Sunday Tickets: $5 to $12; 895-2787 Sun Calendar 76 Trombones + 4 More Sun music coverage The 25th edition of UNLV's "76 Trombones + 4" might be dubbed the "funny bones" concert.

Steve March Torme left Los Angeles for family reasons. The son of the late jazz singer Mel Torme spent most of his life close to show business.

Steve March Torme, son of legendary jazz singer Mel Torme, and the Wisconsin Homegrown Jazz Quintet, five accomplished musicians all with state roots, headline the 29th edition of Lawrence University's annual Jazz Celebration Weekend.

You can't travel down south without hearing someone rave about guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, radio and TV personality Joey Stuckey, who holds the distinction of being the Official Ambassador of Music for Macon, Georgia .

Steinway Pianist Sergio Salvatore & Special Guest Christos Rafalides Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall Friday, October, 30th 8 P.M. Steinway jazz pianist Sergio Salvatore will perform at.

Cornball and as seeped in '60s suburbia as 'Mad Men,' this is mostly for serious Garland fans, who can sit through Liza's dancing and little Joey & Lorna's singing.

Cornball and as seeped in '60s suburbia as 'Mad Men,' this is mostly for serious Garland fans, who can sit through Liza's dancing and little Joey & Lorna's singing.

Liza Minelli's multi-talented musical arranger Billy Strich plays a side show tonight, writes Andra Jackson AS A jazz pianist, American Billy Stritch is grateful to the golfers who tipped him when he played in the golf club's piano bar at the age of 15.

NYACK: Friends, family and fellow musicians will gather at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday for a concert at Spice of India in memory of singer Tom David Horth.

Playing with drill sergeant precision, but in relaxed harmony, the Jason Weber Quartet spread some very good vibes around San Diego International Airport last night.

"Never come with a list." Those words of advice came from a vendor about four hours into the fall Austin Record Convention, at which point we'd purchased only a single piece of vinyl, a Lovin' Spoonful greatest-hits album complete with commemorative, frameable photos of the band in the sleeve.