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Wein, Women & Song

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“Wein, Women & Song” George Wein Sings on Atlantic Records. George Wein is the father of the modern music festival. In 1954 he produced the first Newport Jazz Festival and a few years later the Newport Folk Festival. He also produced the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, the Playboy Jazz Festival and many others around the world. George started his career as a jazz pianist in Boston before founding the famed Storyville jazz club and label. He has recorded and performed with many legendary musicians mostly in the classic small band swing style. I had the honor of working with George for a few years and one of my fondest memories is being invited by George and his wife Joyce to attend Miles Davis’ 60th birthday party. But the site is about lp covers and this one makes the grade on numerous counts.

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Do-do-do-do-do-do-do, gonna…

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Here’s another “hall of fame” cover.   A real stunner that has so much right about it.   Not to mention a guy named Thip at the piano.   A hot one from Ember Records.

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Yes, but there’s a crack

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Mary go-round

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On Merry-Go-Round Records.

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Great books

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“Classics Story Teller” on the Golden Records’ Great Literature Series.   A record tie-in to the comic book series “Classics Illustrated”   I was a fan of these comic books and was introduced to many of the great books by reading them.   I also read Casper, Archie, Captain America, Fantatic Four, Aquaman, Batman, Superman, Richie Rich and Horror Movie magazines.   Then I found a Playboy while doing my paper route and soon after sold my comic book collection.

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Speakers of the house

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Old time rock n’ roll

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Record holder

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Mr. record man says…

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(Yeah, that’s me rockin’ the box)

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Sharing his collection

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Brad’s mom paid Janice to spend time with him twice a week.

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