Author, reviewer and clipmeister, Will Friedwald has a packed week of prime offerings into his ongoing Clip Joint series. On Tuesday, January 12 at 7 PM ET, Celebrating Bucky Pizzarelli features special guests guitarist John Pizzarelli and clarinetist Ken Peplowski. Friedwald will be showing rare footage of the senior Pizzarelli with greats such as Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como and more. There’s also a special never-before-seen trove of rare European TV concerts featuring a roster of jazz luminaries such as Zoot Sims, Slam Stewart, Lee Konitz and more. To Zoom, use Meeting ID: 865 5579 1077 and Passcode: 956582
On Wednesday, January 13 at 7 PM, Friedwald presents Caterina Valente at 90, with her appearances on The Perry Como Kraft Music Hall, The Dean Martin Show and more, plus a special starring Caterina from German TV in 1968, co-starring Harry Warren. This show is co-curated by Anthony DiFlorio III. To Zoom use Meeting ID: 856 7910 3002 and Passcode: 985167
The Brill Building, Part I: Jazz, Hollywood and Big Band Years will be presented on Thursday, January 14 at 1 PM in association with the New York Adventure Club. The Brill Building, Part 2: Rock and Pop Years will be presented on Friday, January 15 at 1 PM. Register at www.AdventureClub.com
No single building in America has come to represent the American music industry better than the Brill Building in New York City. But how did an office building meant to be the tallest in the world become the 11-story home to most of America’s most talented musicians and industry professionals? This is the story of how, and why, the vast majority of chart hits from America and beyond came from a single address in Midtown, Manhattan.
On Thursday, January 14 at 7 PM, Friedwald presents the Jack Jones Birthday Special, featuring Jack Jones live and special guest Bill Boggs. Footage of Jones will be shown on the major variety shows of the day, including The Judy Garland Show, The Hollywood Palace, The Jerry Lewis Show and more. To Zoom, use Meeting ID: 886 5237 4726 and Passcode: 224683
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