Absorbed By The Music

...and SO in the moment. Lena Horne on stage at the Moulin Rouge in Paris, 1954. Fabulousness. Love that energy!

It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing

A quote by Duke Ellington and also the title of a famous song he wrote.  For me, it's also a good motto for a band. You either got that swing or you don't. Just had another rehearsal with my band tonight and am happy to report WE GOT THAT SWING! Oh, baby, these guys are GOOD! So happy to be making music again with some super talented guys...and having a lot of fun while we're at it. Got our first gig coming up in a couple months. Stay tuned for details...

Do ah do ah do ah do ah do ah do ah!

Coco Chanel

A mini tribute to the fab french designer on what would have been her birthday. Photos from Polyvore. See more Chanel here.

Billie in NYC

A very young Billie Holiday hitting the streets of NYC with music in mind. LOVE it!

Friends In Japan

Over the years, I've had a nice following from Japan. Random orders would come in here and there, hitting the account just when I needed it. Life works nicely that way - supplying what you need when you believe it will. I've never met any of these people, but they found me and ordered my music. Funny how people you don't know can make such a difference in your life.

Lately, I've had another influx of orders from Japan. I am so grateful. The last order included the purchase of my lullaby CD which really makes me happy. I will donate 100% of that one to the charity nearest and dearest to my heart - www.mercycentre.org. In addition, I am so grateful for all the business coming my way, that I will share half of today's total order with Mercy Centre.

A donation has just been made in honor of my "Friends in Japan". Thank you, new friends!

My One And Only Love

A gorgeous old song I'm learning, sung here by my favorite vocalist of all time...Ella!

Sing The Town Red

...and do it in fabulous Chie Mihara shoes. Just picked these lovely ladies up at my local Neiman Marcus Outlet. In a word: STUNNING. In a few words: retro, sexy, hip, on sale... and in my favorite color.
Now all I need is a stage...

Momma's Got A New Band!

Met some great players recently and they happen to be in my neighborhood. Well, not REALLY. But close enough to jam, do some local gigs, and make some good music happen. Serious jazz players that love the old standards as much as I do. Stay tuned for more details and gig schedule...coming soon!

Maci

"The only thing better than singing is more singing."
Ella Fitzgerald 

1940's Fashion For Toddlers

Is this seriously cute or what? The 40's was such a mecca of music and fashion. One of my favorite era's for both, I might add. Now, thanks to the hip designers at Teeny Bunny (a fab vintage inspired store on Etsy) all that fabulous 40's glamour could be yours again. Or at least your daughters! Thinking my lil Miss Ruby is going to have to sport this ensemble at Mommy's next gig. The question is...will she steal the show? :-)