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Jazz at the Ranch Los Lobos

Finally the big announcement for the headliner at the ranch October 18 20th. We're gonna spill the beans.

Dog Day Afternoon

…hello and welcome to Weekend Liner Notes.
Today a live performance by the legendary cabaret singer Bobby Short.
A fixture at the historic Hotel Carlyle in New York City for nearly four decades, Short was the quintessential entertainer.
Short had a lifelong love affair with what he called, “The Great American Song.” From Ellington to Cole Porter, from Rodgers and Hart to Harold Arlen and Gershwin, he embraced them all.
Our tune from yet another New York icon, Stephen Sondheim, is from the 1971 production of “Follies.”
“Losing My Mind,” whether on stage or in a small club on the Upper East Side, is your basic show stopper.
Introduced by Mary Lee Hoganson in her role as Sally Durant Plummer in the original Broadway musical.
I happen to believe that this is one of the finest, most evocative set of lyrics in “The Great American Songbook.”
And the attached recording is a very special voice in a very special place.
“The sun comes up, I think about you
The coffee cup, I think about you.
I want you so, it’s like I’m losing my mind”.
The attached recording is of a special voice in a very special place.
“The morning ends, I think about you
I talk to friends, and think about you.
And do they know it’s like I’m losing my mind”
Enjoy
(to listen to performance please click below)
https://youtu.be/bGSTWdnkJ78?si=Cb4FE6cv038ppWmc

Great Chefs and Jackie Wilson

… good show this week.
We will catch up with our old friend chef Hisham from Willow Street Wood-Fired Pizza. He has some exciting news about one of our very favorite restaurants.
Hisham is an interesting guy. One of the bright young chefs on the scene today who is appeared on Food Network and is shaking up the Southbay dining scene with his terrific food.
Our friend Brian Chiala will check in about summer grilling and Los Gatos Meats new location in Capitola. When it comes to a great butcher, Brian is among the best.
Liner Notes with feature a remarkable performance and story about the great Jackie Wilson.
Join Rachael Shelton and myself for Raising the Standards The Internet’s finest hour…anywhere.
Saturday noon to 1 PM on Santa Cruz Voice and anytime on Spotify.
@ Los Gatos Meats Smokehouse
@ Willow Street Pizza
Brian Chiala

Summertime!

… good show this week.
We will pay a belated tribute to the beginning of summer. OK, I know I’m late but it’s been hot.
Our pal Giacomo Gates will join us to discuss Gershwin’s classic tune “Summertime” and bring us up to date on what’s happening in the Jazz world . 
Giacomo is always an interesting interview and he certainly knows his stuff.
We will talk with fine young guitar virtuoso, Alexis Glick. A terrific player with a new, very tasty CD
I will take a moment to review the Irving Pen photographic exhibition at the de Young Museum. And trust me it’s fabulous.
Finally weekend liner notes will feature the extraordinary Tom Russell with a tune that is nothing heart breaking.
Join Rachel Sheldon and myself for “Raising the Standards” The Internet’s finest hour…anywhere.
Saturdays noon to 1 PM on Santa Cruz Voice and anytime on Spotify.

Rachael Shelton
Giacomo Gates
de Young Museum
Crossover Media Music Promotion

Eliza Jane

…good show this week.
We talk a good deal about New Orleans. Sometimes, in fact, I feel like a spokesperson for “The Big Easy.” Which is fine with me.
New Orleans is a great American city. From the French Quarter and the National World War II Museum to the wonderful cuisine, it is the vacation destination.
We will chat with our pal John Fitzpatrick concierge at The Eliza Jane about the city’s history, future and past along with filling us in on this world class venue.
Dr. John will make a “House Call” to talk about the return of an old nemesis.
Finally weekend, lighter notes will pay tribute to the “Wizard of Oz” with the performance you need to hear from the wonderful Mandy Patinkin.
Join Rachael Sheldon myself for “Raising the Standards” The Internet’s finest hour…anywhere.
Saturdays noon to 1 PM on Santa Cruz Voice and anytime on Spotify.

So much to do!

Happy Fourth of July!!!

Veteran's Transition Center - Send Money!

… good show this week.
We will preview what to do before the fireworks on the Fourth of July.
It probably won’t come as a surprise when we recommend Rachael and me at “A Celebration of Freedom” Thursday at Rancho Cielo Youth Campus. Ot will be a terrific family day of great music, a private flyover by Sean Tucker, a visit by Congressman Jimmy Pinetta.
Our pal Lisa Kincaid will join us in studio to tell us about this terrific benefit for the Veterans Transition Center of California.
Weekend, lighter notes will highlight the wonderful Johnny Hartman if you’re not a fan tune in you will be by the time the show ends .
Join Rachael Shelton and myself for “Raising The Standards” The Internet’s finest hour…anywhere.
Saturdays noon to 1 PM on Santa Cruz Voice and anytime on Spotify.
Lisa Bettosini-Kincaid
Rancho Cielo Youth Campus
Jazz at the Ranch
Raising the Standards

Getting set up with Fine Point Law

Thanks so much to Roxanne Olson and Brenna Darcey from Fine Point Law in Santa Cruz. Such an interesting hour. 
 
For more information, please go to: www.finepointlaw.com
 
Fine Point Law, Inc.
113 Cooper Street Santa Cruz,CA 95060 | 831.471.5293
hello@finepointlaw.com

So Long Willy

…good show this week.
We’re going to remember the GOAT, Willie Mays with his friend, Jeff Idelson former President of The Baseball Hall of Fame.
Jeff has been an important part of this show for a long time and when I called him to talk about Willie, he said he would be delighted. Trust me, we are delighted as well.
If you think this is a show about baseball, think again. Mays was as much San Francisco as Tony Bennett as much New York as Frank Sinatra.
His passing this week has had a profound effect on countless folks from fans to non-fans alike. From millennials to octogenarians. It promises to be a compelling chat. I suggest you keep some tissues near.
Weekend Liner Notes will feature Allen Toussaint with a performance from the film “The Hit Man.”
Join Rachael Shelton and myself for “Raising The Standards,” The Internet’s finest hour…anywhere.
Saturdays noon to 1 PM on Santa Cruz Voice and anytime on Spotify.
Raising the Standards
Santa Cruz Voice
Jean Fruth

A Celebration of Freedom

… good show this week.
Good and timely. Since we marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day on Thursday, we will spend the program doing our own salute to Those who serve our nations with a visit from the folks at the Veterans Transition Center of California.
Our friend Lisa Kincaid, the Development Director for the center will be in studio with vet Ed Spoon. We will chat about the marvelous work they do and talk about the upcoming Celebration of Freedom event on July 4 at Rancho Cielo. 
There will be great food, great music and even a private flyover by the great Sean Tucker and that’s a lot of “Greats.” It promises to be a wonderful day benefiting a terrific cause.
We will also try to squeeze in a bit of Houston Person on Weekend Liner Notes
Join Rachel, Sheldon and myself for The Internet’s finest hour, “Raising The Standards.”
Noon to 1 PM on Santa Cruz Voice and anytime on Spotify.

https://www.vtcofcalifornia.org
Veterans Transition Center of California
Jazz at the Ranch
Rancho Cielo Youth Campus
Lisa Bettosini-Kincaid
Rachael Shelton
Santa Cruz Voice