A backup entourage consisting of piano, standup bass, drums and guitar took their places first without ceremony. There was to be a polite patience until a still-glamorous Megan Hilty emerged to take on Port Washington for the first time since her … Read More»
Fatoumata Diawara at Landmark: Banned Music Set Free to Soar
Impossible. Imagine a country where music has been banned. Not impossible in certain areas of Mali controlled by leaders described by the New York Times as “Islamic militants” and who have since 2012 effectively banned all music in the areas of … Read More»
Basking in a Family Success: The Ben Vereen Story in Song
Question: What actor played Lou Smith, father of Will Smith in Fresh Prince of Bel Air (a clip on YouTube with Smith and this actor has been viewed at least 4.2 million times), Geordi la Forge’s father Dr. Edward La Forge in Star Trek Next … Read More»
Third Trip Tale: Christine Ebersole III
At the Landmark on Main Street Gala last week, celebrants were graced with the third appearance of singer (42nd Street, Gray Gardens) / actress (Sullivan & Son on TBS) Christine Ebersole @xtineebersole and a strong supporting cast of capable … Read More»
Jon Anderson: Voice from a Higher Plane
For some artists, talent seems to strike with a broad brush. When multi-instrumentalists like Arturo Sandoval (trumpet, piano) visit the Landmark (April 2013) we are amazed. When actor-singers like Rita Wilson (November 2013) or comedienne-singer … Read More»