Archive for the 'Jazz' Category

Allison Crowe - Skeletons and Spirits

Monday, December 10th, 2007

Allison Louise Crowe was born on November 16, 1981 and is a Canadian singer, songwriter and pianist. She grew up surrounded by jazz, classical, and rock music, and plays all of these genres, making her music difficult to categorize.

What makes Allison Crowe stand apart from the rest is her remarkable ability to perform live, and her uniquely distinct voice - which has often been compared to that of Mahalia Jackson’s.

My Way - Paul Anka

Monday, December 10th, 2007

While some people may prefer pop or rock music, there are some that prefer listening to the soothing sounds of the good old days. Whenever you’re in this mood, the music of Paul Anka is something you should listen to.

Paul Albert Anka was born on July 30, 1941 in Ontario and is a Canadian singer, songwriter and actor. During the late 50s, he was a famous teen idol and went on to write well known music, including the English lyrics for Frank Sinatra’s signature song “My Way,” which is the video below.