Mercer wrote more than 1,500 songs. He won four Oscars (and was nominated for 14 more), founded Capitol Records (and gave Nat “King” Cole his first contract) and founded the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame.
Happy Halloween!
I made a Halloween playlist, full of classic and creepy songs to listen to all day. Enjoy!
ALBUM REVIEW: BLOSSOM & BEE, Sara Gazarek
This is my first album review, so bear with me. I may not know the various technical terms, but I know when jazz is good. I’ve been waiting for someone like this to come along — and for me to find her. Diana Krall is too condescending; Tierney Sutton is too high-minded. Ever since Miles…
Duke Ellington – Midnight Indigo
oldhollywood: Duke Ellington – Midnight Indigo (via Anatomy of a Murder: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)