Great American Songbook

07/12/2017

Nothing beats hearing these great songs played by the genius who created them!

03/20/2017

Check out this great site for lots of pertinent information on the American Songbook. The blogger shares all the things I would say if I had time!!

____________________________ See my newest page, published on 17 March: What do I mean by “Songbook standard”?

10/29/2015

http://m.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/singing-show-tunes-helps-fight-dementia-study-article-1.1513903

10/13/2015

Harrods's display, which was sent to this page incorrectly labeled "Halloween Display" -- it is actually from Harrod's Christmas display (a few years ago). Sorry for the confusion.

07/17/2015

17th July 1959, Billie Holiday died in a New York City hospital from cirrhosis of the liver after years of alcohol abuse, aged 43. (While under arrest for he**in possession, with Police officers stationed at the door to her room.) In the final years of her life, she had been progressively swindled out of her earnings, and she died with $0.70 in the bank. More here from our friends at uDiscover: http://www.udiscovermusic.com/billie-holiday-in-20-songs

06/23/2015

06/16/2015

My book on the history of the American Songbook is finished and awaiting publication. If you've ever wanted to explore this exciting facet of American musical history, contact me to book a concert or lecture/recital today!

02/24/2015

https://www.facebook.com/sherijackoliver/posts/10206228668735157

But one person not impressed? Shonda Rhimes.

02/10/2015

This Day in History:
1931--The Rodgers and Hart musical satire of Hollywood, "America's Sweetheart" premiered at Broadway's Broadhurst Theater.
1942--"Chatanooga Choo-Choo" by the Glenn Miller Orchestra became the first recording to be awarded a gold record. It was actually a real copy of the disc spraypainted gold!
1958--Frank Sinatra's "Come Fly With Me" begins its five-week run as Number 1 on the US Album chart.
1962--Henry Mancini reaches Number 1 on the album chart with the soundtrack album to "Breakfast at Tiffany's"

05/19/2011

Help me promote my new page by liking it!!

05/18/2011

05/18/2011

Take a musical journey back to the days of big bands, Broadway and classic American standards by booking a concert today!