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Rose & Watson’s Rendition of “Not While I’m Around”
We’re back today and excited to present our full rendition of “Not While I’m Around” featuring vocalists Maurissa Rose and Kenny Watson. This special arrangement was put together with the help of Ohad Wilner, Kurt Schreitmueller, Sonia Lee, and of course yours truly. This is one of my favorite...
A Front-Row Seat With Maurissa Rose and Kenny Watson
I’ve always loved musicals, but when I had an opportunity to record two of my favorite vocalists in Maurissa Rose and Kenny Watson I was gushing at the fact that I was in the middle of a production with both of them. Nothing could have been better for me at that moment in time. To be a part of a...
Doctor, Singer, YouTube Star – Interview with Dr Justin Noroyan
We’re back today with our full length interview with Dr Justin Noroyan. A physician of internal medicine, he’s also a talented singer with a prolific YouTube channel. I’m asking the questions…because I want to understand how this works. How can one have enough hours in the day, between the medical...
Sneak Peek at my Interview With Dr Justin Noroyan
I’ve done interviews in the past that I wouldn’t call “alarming,” but here’s an exception. When someone is as talented as this guy, it’s kind of crazy to think of his occupation. How can you be a fabulous singer and simultaneously practice medicine? How many hours are there in a day? Here’s a...
We’re Back With a Fresh Playlist of Music
Hello everybody, We’re back today with a fresh playlist of music from our collection. What keeps us musically alive? Without all those whom have surrounded me, I would be nothing. When you listen you’ll find such a wide range of talent, which I find so humbling. Enjoy Volume 3, exclusive on Disco....
Two Part Program Featuring the Music of Burt Bacharach
If you missed our recent two-part program featuring the music of Burt Bacharach, we’ve got a real treat for you. I invited musicians Kenny Watson and Chuck Shermetaro to my home for an evening filled with some of my favorite songs, written by my favorite pop songwriting team. We’re also featuring...
Part 2 – Featuring the Music of Burt Bacharach and Hal David
We’re back today with Part 2 of our program featuring the music of Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Performed by the very talented Kenny Watson and Chuck Shermetaro. We’re at my house again featuring Burt Bacharach’s own Steinway piano on which he wrote many of his hits…some of the greatest music of...
From Bacharach’s Piano to My Stage: A Musical Journey – Part 1
If you’ve followed me in my musical career you’ll know that I’ve been a fan of Burt Bacharach’s music. I’ve invested myself in his melodic structures and arrangements. So much so that I was compelled to purchase his Steinway piano which originally resided in his father’s New York apartment. This...
Collaborations in Melody: Volume 1
I’ve always considered myself a songwriter, but I’ve also had lots of help from many great talented people. They include artists, co-writers, lyricists, arrangers, and producers. I’d like to share with you my original material. Much of it has been utilized by television shows and movies, but some...
Throwback Interview With Virtuoso Brass Musician Walter White
Here’s a throwback to part 1 of my interview with virtuoso Brass musician Walter White. While Bryan Cranston gets most of the attention for his character’s namesake on Breaking Bad, Walter is an amazing talent who is proficient in all brass instruments; from trumpet, to the flugelhorn, to...
Is It Possible That Singer / Songwriter James Taylor Has Talented Siblings?
Life is often stranger than fiction. People ask me If my stories are fictitious. I assure you, they are all 100% true. Is it possible that singer/songwriter James Taylor has talented siblings? Check out what happens when a phone call is thought to be a prank, but ends up being completely real. Is...
An Unexpected Featured Guest
Life is often stranger than fiction. People ask me If my stories are fictitious. I assure you, they are all 100% true. My band and I used to play all sorts of gigs back in the days; Weddings, Bar-Mitzvahs, and various dinners. We were often the band of choice, as we played a variety of music from...
Music, Baseball, and Ernie Harwell
Life is often stranger than fiction. People ask me If my stories are fictitious. I assure you, they are all 100% true. After an introduction by mutual friend and WJR host John Delle-Monache, Ernie and I wrote a variety of music together. Our song "Tiger, Tiger" made steady radio rotation in 1984...
How do you introduce somebody who needs no introduction?
Life is often stranger than fiction. People ask me If my stories are fictitious. I assure you, they are all 100% true. How do you introduce somebody who needs no introduction? A man with a voice familiar to millions who listened to him nightly as the voice of their beloved baseball team, and a...
Swingin’ Times in the 60s – True Tales from a Detroit Musician
Life is often stranger than fiction. People ask me If my stories are fictitious. I assure you, they are all 100% true. The '60s were interesting times. Detroit was brimming with new music, between all the various Motown acts and emerging artists like Bob Seger. They were also trying times for up...
Life Is Often Stranger Than Fiction
People ask me If my stories are fictitious. I assure you, they are all 100% true. I first got into the music business back in 1971. During the early years I had a difficult time trying to convince ad agencies that I could write music for their client's products. Even the local companies would go...