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Randy Napoleon
Randy Napoleon (born 30 May 1978) is an American jazz guitarist, composer, and arranger who tours nationally and internationally. He has also toured with the Freddy Cole Quartet, Benny Green (pianist), the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra led by John Clayton, Jeff Clayton, and Jeff Hamilton, Rene Marie, and with Michael Bublé. He is an associate professor in the College of Music at Michigan State University and has done master classes at universities and music schools throughout the United States and Canada. Early life Napoleon was born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 30, 1978. He is the son of Greg Napoleon, a software engineer, and Davi Napoleon, a theater historian and arts journalist, and the grandson of Jack Skurnick, a musicologist and founder of EMS Recordings, and Fay Kleinman, a painter. He has one younger brother, Brian Napoleon. His family moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan, when he was two years old. He studied violin in the Ann Arbor schools before discovering the gui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brooklyn
Brooklyn () is a borough of New York City, coextensive with Kings County, in the U.S. state of New York (state), New York. Kings County is the most populous Administrative divisions of New York (state)#County, county in the State of New York, and the County statistics of the United States#Most densely populated, second-most densely populated county in the United States, behind New York County (Manhattan). Brooklyn is also New York City's most populous borough,2010 Gazetteer for New York State United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2016. with 2,736,074 residents in 2020. Named after the Dutch village of Breukelen, Brooklyn is located on the western portion of Long Island and shares a border with the borough of Queens. It has several bridge an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ann Arbor Pioneer High School
Pioneer High School is a public school in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Founded in 1856, the school was previously called the Union School and Ann Arbor High School. In 2010, Pioneer was listed as a "Silver Medal School" by the '' U.S. News & World Report''. For years, Pioneer and cross-town Huron High School were among the largest high schools in the state of Michigan. However, their enrollment decreased following the opening of Skyline High School, a third comprehensive secondary school in the district, in 2008. History Founded in 1857, Pioneer High School has held several names and occupied various buildings in its 150 years of existence. First known as the Union School, the institution opened on October 5, 1856. The school was later renamed Ann Arbor High School, and its yearbook, ''The Omega'', was first published in 1884. In 1904, Ann Arbor High School burned down, and the rebuilt high school opened in 1906 at the corner of Huron and State Streets in Ann Arbor. This structure ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Today (NBC Program)
''Today'' (also called ''The Today Show'' or informally, ''NBC News Today'') is an American news and talk morning television show that airs weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on NBC. The program debuted on January 14, 1952. It was the first of its genre on American television and in the world, and after 70 years of broadcasting it is fifth on the list of longest-running United States television series. Originally a weekday two-hour program from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., it expanded to Sundays in 1987 and Saturdays in 1992. The weekday broadcast expanded to three hours in 2000, and to four hours in 2007 (though over time, the third and fourth hours became distinct entities). ''Today''s dominance was virtually unchallenged by the other networks until the late 1980s, when it was overtaken by ABC's ''Good Morning America''. ''Today'' retook the Nielsen ratings lead the week of December 11, 1995, and held onto that position for 852 consecutive weeks until ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The View (U
The View may refer to: Television * ''The View'' (talk show), an American morning talk show on ABC, broadcast since 1997 * ''The View'' (Irish TV programme), an Irish television arts programme, broadcast from 1999 to 2011 Music * ''The View'' (album), a 1993 album by Chad Wackerman * The View (band), a Scottish indie rock band * "The View" (song), a 2011 song by Lou Reed and Metallica *''The View'', a 1999 album by Eureka Farm *''The View'', a 2003 EP by Immaculate Machine *"The View", a 2004 song by Modest Mouse from '' Good News for People Who Love Bad News'' *"The View", a 2019 song by Sara Evans and the Barker Family Band from '' The Barker Family Band'' *"The View", a 2021 song by Stray Kids from '' Noeasy'' See also *View (other) A view is a sight or prospect or the ability to see or be seen from a particular place. View, views or Views may also refer to: Common meanings * View (Buddhism), a charged interpretation of experience which intensely shapes and affe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jay Leno
James Douglas Muir Leno (; born April 28, 1950) is an American television host, comedian, writer, and actor. After doing stand-up comedy for years, he became the host of NBC's ''The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Tonight Show'' from 1992 to 2009. Beginning in September 2009, he started a primetime talk show, ''The Jay Leno Show'', which aired weeknights at 10:00p.m. Eastern Time, ET, also on NBC. Prior to the premiere of Leno's prime time show, O'Brien's ratings as the new ''Tonight Show'' host had already suffered a decline, however. When O'Brien turned down NBC's offer to have Leno host a half hour monologue show before ''The Tonight Show'' to boost ratings amid reported 2010 Tonight Show conflict, viewership diminishing, Leno returned to hosting the show on March 1, 2010. He hosted his last episode of this second tenure on February 6, 2014. That year, he was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame. Since 2014, he has hosted ''Jay Leno's Garage,'' and the 2021 revival of '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Letterman
David Michael Letterman (born April 12, 1947) is an American television host, comedian, writer and producer. He hosted late night television talk shows for 33 years, beginning with the February 1, 1982 debut of '' Late Night with David Letterman'' on NBC and ending with the May 20, 2015 broadcast of '' Late Show with David Letterman'' on CBS. In total, Letterman hosted 6,080 episodes of ''Late Night'' and ''Late Show'', surpassing his friend and mentor Johnny Carson as the longest-serving late night talk show host in American television history. In 1996, Letterman was ranked 45th on ''TV Guide''s 50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time.Miller, Gregory E.; Schneider, Michael (December 31, 2015). "2015 by the Numbers", ''TV Guide TV Guide is an American digital media company that provides television program TV listings, listings information as well as entertainment and television-related news. The company sold its print magazine division, TV Guide Magazine, TV Guide Mag ...''. p. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gregory Hutchinson (musician)
Gregory Hutchinson (born June 16, 1970) is an American jazz drummer. Biography Hutchinson's father was a drummer in a reggae band, and he played with his father while growing up. He studied under Marvin "Smitty" Smith and Kenny Washington (musician), Kenny Washington in the late 1980s, and began his career playing with Red Rodney in 1989–1990. In the 1990s, he worked with Betty Carter, Roy Hargrove, Stephen Scott (jazz pianist), Stephen Scott, Ray Brown (musician), Ray Brown, Eric Reed (musician), Eric Reed, Joe Henderson, Marcus Printup, Antonio Hart, Joshua Redman, Greg Gisbert, Frank Wess, Steve Wilson (jazz musician), Steve Wilson, Andy LaVerne, Johnny Griffin, LaVerne Butler (singer), LaVerne Butler, Peter Bernstein (guitarist), Peter Bernstein, Claire Martin (singer), Claire Martin, Ben Wolfe, Jeremy Davenport, Mark Whitfield, Teodross Avery, Jimmy Smith (musician), Jimmy Smith, Kristin Korb, and Rodney Whitaker. He is also an artist at Open Studio Jazz. References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rodney Whitaker
Rodney Whitaker (born February 22, 1968) is an American jazz double bass player and educator. Biography Born in Detroit, Whitaker attended Wayne State University, and studied with Robert Gladstone, principal bass with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and trumpeter Marcus Belgrave. He achieved recognition performing with Terence Blanchard's Quintet and then with Roy Hargrove. His own first album ''Children of the Light'' was released in 1996. His score for the film ''China'', directed by Jeff Wray, was released on PBS in 2002. In 2006, Whitaker was nominated for the Juno Award Traditional Jazz Album of the Year for ''Let Me Tell You About My Day'', his album in collaboration with Phil Dwyer and Alan Jones. He has also been working with the pianist Junko Onishi. Whitaker is professor of jazz double bass and director of jazz studies at Michigan State University's College of Music. He has presented master classes at such institutions as Duke University, Howard University, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quincy Davis (musician)
Quincy Davis (born August 27, 1977 in Grand Rapids, Michigan) is a jazz drummer who has recorded with Tom Harrell, Benny Green, Hank Jones, Kurt Elling, The Clayton Brothers, Gerald Clayton, Russell Malone, Frank Wess, Eric Lewis, Junko Onishi, Ernestine Anderson, Vincent Gardner, and Randy Napoleon. Biography Davis grew up in a musical family in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His brother is pianist Xavier Davis. He often played with his brother in their home. In grade school, he also picked up the trumpet and tuba. Near the end of his high school career, he attended the Interlochen Arts Academy in northern Michigan. There he played jazz in a group setting and studied classical percussion and trap-set drumming. Discography As a leader * 2013 ''Songs in the Key of Q'' As sideman With Tom Harrell * 2002 ''Live at the Village Vanguard'' * 2003 ''Wise Children'' With Vincent Gardner * 2006 ''Elbow Room'' * 2007 ''The Good Book Chapter 1'' * 2008 ''Vin-Slidin' '' With Aa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jared Gold (organist)
Jared Gold is an American jazz organist who plays the Hammond B-3 organ. He attended William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey. In 1988 he won the Governor's Award for Jazz Performance in New Jersey. He has worked with Ralph Bowen, Benny Golson, Bill Goodwin, Bob Mintzer, Ralph Peterson Jr., Benny Powell, John Swana, and John Webber. Gold has been influenced by Larry Young, Jack McDuff, and Don Patterson. In 2004, guitarist Dave Stryker included Gold in his trio with drummer Tony Reedus. Gold appeared at Chez Hanny in 2005 with the Dan Pratt Organ Quartet, and in 2007 he toured the UK with the Randy Napoleon Trio. He recorded his first solo album, ''Solids & Stripes'' ( Posi-Tone, 2008) with Randy Napoleon on guitar, Seamus Blake on tenor saxophone, and Mark Ferber on drums. Gold appears on two albums with Napoleon and drummer Quincy Davis. These are ''Enjoy the Moment'' and '' Randy Napoleon: Between Friends''. The first is a collaboration between Gold and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Between Friends
Between Friends may refer to: Film and television * ''Between Friends'' (1924 film), an American film starring Norman Kerry * ''Between Friends'' (1973 film), a Canadian film directed by Donald Shebib * ''Between Friends'' (1983 film), an American-Canadian TV film starring Elizabeth Taylor * "Between Friends" (''Animorphs''), an episode of the TV series ''Animorphs'' Music * ''Between Friends'' (Randy Napoleon album), 2006 * ''Between Friends'' (Tamia album), 2006 * "Between Friends", a song by Captain Murphy from ''Duality'' Other uses * ''Between Friends'', a 2012 collection of stories by Amos Oz * ''Between Friends'' (comics), a syndicated comic strip by Sandra Bell-Lundy See also * Just Between Friends (other) Just Between Friends is a 1986 American drama film. Just Between Friends may also refer to: * Just Between Friends (album) ''Just Between Friends'' is an album by saxophonist Houston Person and bassist Ron Carter recorded in 2005 and released on .. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enjoy The Moment
''Enjoy the Moment'' is a 2002 album, a collaboration of guitarist Randy Napoleon and organist Jared Gold, featuring Quincy Davis on drums. "Enjoy the Moment" is also the name of the title song, written by Napoleon. “The melody came to me walking down Broadway with some friends. It's a song about appreciating friendship,” noted Napoleon about the title song. Later collaborations between the artists include Napoleon's 2006 album, '' Randy Napoleon: Between Friends'', which also features Davis and Gold and includes bass guitarist David Wong and pianist Benny Green. Gold's 2008 album, ''Solids & Stripes,'' features Napoleon on guitar. Tracks # The Nest (Jared Gold) # Enjoy the Moment (Randy Napoleon) # Never Let Me Go (Jay Livingston & Ray Evans) # This End Up (Jared Gold) # To Have, To Lose (Randy Napoleon) # I Wish I Knew (Harry Warren & Mack Gordon) # Taking a Chance on Love (Vernon Duke, Ted Fetter, & John Latouche) # In My Life External links Official Randy Napol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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