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PAUL McCARTNEY AND WINGS - ONE HAND CLAPPING Documentary Coming to Cinemas
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 8, 2024

A captivating documentary, filmed on video tape capturing the look and feel of the time, exploring their historic recording session at Abbey Road Studios, will premiere as an exclusive cinema event beginning September 26th. This behind-the-scenes look delves into the making of the acclaimed One Hand Clapping album, featuring rare footage, interviews with the band, insights from the creative team, and more.

Paul McCartney & Wings Album 'One Hand Clapping' to See the Light of Day
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2024

Filmed and recorded over four days and directed by David Litchfield, the release of One Hand Clapping is a historic moment for Paul McCartney fans.  Over the years, various parts of One Hand Clapping have been bootlegged with varying degrees of success.  Some of the material has also appeared on official McCartney releases. However, the June 14 release of One Hand Clapping is the first time the audio for the film—plus several additional songs recorded off-camera--have been officially issued.

Album Review: JUDY GARLAND: THE FINAL CONCERT IN COPENHAGEN Is A Sweet Reminder Of A Special Woman
by Stephen Mosher - Jun 30, 2022

The legendarily spoken of last concert of Judy Garland has been digitally mixed, mastered, and restored and it is a respectful, loving look at the legend's last days.

Flushing Town Hall's Louis Armstrong Legacy Monthly Jazz Jam Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2021

This October, Flushing Town Hall's wildly popular Louis Armstrong Legacy Monthly Jazz Jam is turning ten! To celebrate the occasion, Flushing Town Hall's current house jazz band will be joined by members of Queens Jazz OverGround.

NYFOS Unearths Rare Songs From Harlem's Gay Underground
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2019

THE NEW YORKER NEW YORK FESTIVAL OF SONG presents a new show that sheds light on Harlem's gay underground: Tain't Nobody's Business If I Do: Songs from Gay Harlem

Judy Garland's Last Concert to Be Released on High-Definition Audio In 2018
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 2, 2017

High Definition Tape Transfers, which specializes in high-definition releases of classical, jazz and pop classics and whose extensive catalogue goes from Duke Ellington to Gustav Mahler, is proud to announce the high-definition release in 2018 of Judy Garland's very last concert, recorded at Falkoner Centret in Copenhagen, Denmark on March 25, 1969.

Blues in the Night Opens at SF Post Street Theatre 8/15
by Eugene Lovendusky - Aug 8, 2007

Sheldon Epps' Blues in the Night began its exclusive San Francisco engagement at Post Street Theatre (450 Post Street) on August 7; ready for its Opening Night on August 15.

Payne, Hines, Ivory & Woods Set for 'Blues' in S.F.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2007

Sheldon Epps' Blues in the Night will return for an all-star San Francisco production.