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Valerie Simpson debuts Monday night in Broadway's 'Chicago'

Jim Bessman

Mar 10, 20183 min read

Valerie Simpson debuts Monday night in Broadway's 'Chicago'

Valerie Simpson If you think that a legendary career as a performer—not to mention singer and songwriter—would be enough not to ruffle...

Jazz songstress Julie Michels previews Lyle Lovett Project at APAP

Jim Bessman

Jan 26, 20182 min read

Jazz songstress Julie Michels previews Lyle Lovett Project at APAP

Julie Michels Fresh off her performance in Egypt with the Cairo Symphony, veteran Toronto jazz vocalist Julie Michels gave a taste of her...

Darlene Love is not just for Christmas anymore

Jim Bessman

Jan 20, 20183 min read

Darlene Love is not just for Christmas anymore

Darlene Love sings "He's a Rebel" last year. Her big Christmas show tour out of the way, Darlene Love is ready, willing and able to rock...

Poet/fiddler Ken Waldman devotes APAP 'set within a set' to multi-artist interpretations of

Jim Bessman

Jan 19, 20183 min read

Poet/fiddler Ken Waldman devotes APAP 'set within a set' to multi-artist interpretations of

Ken Waldman's 2018 APAP showcase at Don't Tell Mama (photo: Cullen Strawn) Ever the innovator, Ken Waldman was looking for a way to...

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