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'American Songbook' Marathon at Njpac
By JIM BECKERMAN The American songbook is a book without a last page. Yes, of course -- Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers, Irving Berlin. Comment?
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American Songbook series at NJPAC
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Yes, of course - Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers, Irving Berlin. But also, now, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Willie Dixon, Carole King, Burt Bacharach, Brian Wilson, Holland-Dozier-Holland the list of names of pop composers who've stood the test of time is growing every year. Comment?
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Do we fight for the right to a night at the opera now?
... and media entrepreneur Kevin Liles . As previously reported by Playbill, the gala will celebrate honorees Ashford & Simpson , Grammy-winning violinist Joshua Bell , Grammy-winning artist Melissa Etheridge , Grammy-winning creators of Les ... Comment?
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Marin Mazzie, Jason Danieley & More Set for NJ Public Television's American Songbook Series
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NJTV, New Jersey's public television network, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center announced the production of a new music television series, American Songbook at NJPAC, taped before a live audience at the Arts Center and airing on NJTV and WNET this fall. Comment?
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New York duo Secret Keepers brings thoughtful free-jazz explorations to Zeitgeist's new digs
As proof, I offer Exhibit A: Super 8 , the debut album from Secret Keepers, a duo featuring bassist Stephan Crump and guitarist Mary Halvorson. Comment?
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Supermodel Christy Turlington Burns talks pregnancy terror
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... celebrate me however they wish." * In other awards news, Valerie Simpson , of producing and recording duo Ashford & Simpson (you know you're jamming to "Solid as a Rock" right now), will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from Art Sanctuary on ... Comment?
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You're My Bread; You're My Wine: Chaka Khan Gets Naughty
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... off her solo career with "I'm Every Woman," her signature song written for her by husband-and-wife duo Ashford & Simpson and taken from her debut, Chaka . The single, a drama disco/funk classic that Whitney Houston later remade, crowned Billboard's ... Comment?
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Berklee Presents Marvin Gaye Musical Trouble Man May 1-2 Featuring...
... Gaye. Scripted by Berklee students, the production features guest songwriting legend Valerie Simpson (Ashford & Simpson), who will sing her anthem "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" as part of the performances on Wednesday, May 1 and Thursday, May 2. ... Comment?
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March 23, 2013 is the sixtieth anniversary of superstar singer Chaka Khan 's birth. Comment?
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Kentucky Derby 2013 Buzz | Valerie Simpson of Ashford & Simpson fame...
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As pioneers of Motown sound, the group's award-winning collaborations span from writing hits for Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and more, including "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "You're All I Need To Get By," "Reach Out and Touch " and "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing." As performers, Ashford & Simpson's hit songs include "Send It," "Is ... (more) Comment?
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Application submission deadline for Stamford Center for the Arts'...
... Broadway and has arranged for artists such as Roberta Flack, Stephanie Mills, Melba Moore, Tony Terry and Ashford & Simpson. He also recently made his Carnegie Hall debut as Bette Midler's arranger and pianist. Mr. Mills has toured internationally ... Comment?
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... tribute song from Gordy's musical career, representing the old and new school Motown, are Valerie Simpson (Ashford & Simpson) and R & B musician KEM. Gordy's son, Stefan Gordy -- known to the music world as Redfoo -- one-half of the hip-hop musical ... Comment?
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On the scene at b michael America Couture's Fall 2013
... Chenault, Actress Tamara Tunie with husband, jazz vocalist, Gregory Generet and Valerie Simpson of the duo Ashford & Simpson. Fashion innovator, pacesetter and legend B. Michael began his career as a milliner and honed his skills as a fashion ... Comment?
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Application Submission Deadline for Stamford Center for the...
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... and has arranged for artists such as Roberta Flack , Stephanie Mills , Melba Moore , Tony Terry and Ashford & Simpson. He also recently made his Carnegie Hall debut as Bette Midler 's arranger and pianist. Mr. Mills has toured internationally as a ... Comment?
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You Make Me BetterMost Iconic Black Business-Celebrity Relationships Ever
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... hits. Some say they were so great at writing songs together because of their relationship. In 2002, Ashford & Simpson were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Nick Ashford passed away in 2011 of throat cancer. "A long time ago I accepted ... Comment?
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Stage Buzz: Cody Chesnutt
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... in an organ-grinding fever dream ("Don't Follow Me"). The aforementioned "Wedding Day" flits like an Ashford & Simpson classic while "What Kind Of Cool (Will We Think Of Next)" showcases Chesnutt's debt to Stevie Wonder . Bike messenger chic ... Comment?
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Valerie Simpson digs deep into the Ashford & Simpson songbook
... that of Simpson and late husband Nick Ashford 's, and Simpson saw an opportunity here to dig deep into the Ashford & Simpson songbook and went deeper. Some eight months after a tentative but triumphant return to the New York concert stage opening ... Comment?
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... tribute song from Gordy's musical career, representing the old and new school Motown, are Valerie Simpson (Ashford & Simpson) and R & B musician KEM. Gordy's son, Stefan Gordy -- known to the music world as Redfoo -- one-half of the hip-hop musical ... Comment?
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Grammy Winner Michael Bolton to Play Special Concert at Las Vegas' Venetian, 2/8
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... with special appearances from such Motown greats as Grammy Award-winner Smokey Robinson, Valerie Simpson (Ashford & Simpson), Martha Reeves and many others. The CD featuring classic Motown hits including duets performed by Kelly Rowland and Melanie ... Comment?
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Parks And Recreation: Women In Garbage: Episode 11 Season 5 - TV Review
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Leslie and April work as trash collectors to prove a point about gender in city government. Comment?
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