Chicago Luxury Hotel -Palmer House History

This article tells about the Palmer House in Chicago which houses the famous Empress Room. This is a restaurant that featured the great old bands and singers. See a copy of one of the old menus with the low prices of yesteryear.

One of the Last of the Big Band Players, Lou Columbo, dies at 84

One of the last holdovers from the Big Band era, Lou Columbo, has passed on. He played his last gig at age 84 and perished shortly after leaving the bandstand, in a car crash.

MORE BIG BAND RELEASES VOL TWO

This is volume two of my big band release facility. So your interest in new releases and re-isssues of big band CDs and DVDs can be addressed. Also, whenever I can I offer related information of interest I will add it.

Mexico - Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

This article is about the wonderful music heard during the Cinco de Mayo festival. Several bands from Mexico are featured with videos and the history of music from Mexico is also discussed.

An Introduction To The Best Jazz Albums and Best Jazz Songs Of All-Time

The Definitive Guide To The Best Jazz Albums.

Antique Jewelry: How I Found My Wife Her Engagement and Wedding Ring

Ready to tie the not? Don't want to get the rings at the mall? Want something unique, classic and full of style and character? Here's the deal...

TOM KUBIS STORY

Recent big band releases on CD and DVD AND recommendations, sometimes things pass you by, I try to catch a few ........

News of big bands released on CD and DVD and miscellaneous comment/advice that could be of interest to collectors.

I Met Grace - A Black Diamond

This entertainer nearly lost the chance to touch the lives of millions globally, because she was almost murdered before she was born - by Al Capone.

We got TV

I was in the 5th grade when my family caught the technology bug. Now I’m not talking everyone has their own cell phone or computer. I’m talking that we got a TV. Our TV was big and bulky, it was very heavy and had big tubes in the...