We're kicking off the new year on a somewhat light-hearted note, a Venezuelan Waltz with tombonist/singer Rita Payés. "El Marabino" is a composition by the Venezuelan composer Antonio Lauro, here in an arrangement by Michael Mossman. It features Elisabeth Roma on guitar, Rita Payés on trombone and singing, and Hans Dekker on drums. Recorded live in the "WDR Big Band Jazz Club" in Bocklemünd, conducted by Ansgar Striepens. ---------------- Wir beginnen das neue Jahr mit einem etwas leichteren Ton

Rita Hayworth's show-stopping performance of "Put the Blame on Mame" from GILDA ('46) remains one of cinema's most alluring musical numbers. While Hayworth brought her own sensuality to the role, choreographer Jack Cole orchestrated her seemingly effortless dance routine. Inspired by the abrupt style of emerging modern art, Cole incorporated angular thrusts with fluid gestures to compliment her character's bold stage presence. Cole later reflected, "I must say of all the things I ever did for mo