Music Monday: Spotlight on Honi Gordon

One of my favorite singers. Not as well known as some of the other ladies of her day, but really a great find. Such a wonderful voice and keen phrasing. She sang with Mingus a few times and got her start in her family's band. This recording was from 1962, I believe. It's one of the cuts on her solo album Honi Gordon Sings on Concord. Check her out...

My fav cut is this next one: "Why Try To Change Me Now".

Great album!

Sneak Peak!

Been a busy few weeks getting ready for Christmas, family visits, gigs, and such. Hence, the lack of posts. Tonight I'm gigging w/my quintet at a real great club - Le Cochon Noir in Philly. Voted one of the best rooms to hear jazz by Downbeat Magazine. Have a nice crowd coming and looking forward to it!

Here's a sneak peak...my set list for the 1st hour. If you're in town, come check us out!

Friday Fashion: Holiday Glam

Friday Fashion: Holiday Glam by macimiller featuring tapered jeans

The Music

Aside from all the glamour of the evening, Thursday night was about music. This was my set list -

Fashion Fridays: Spotlight on Carmelina Couture

Today's fashion post has glamour written all over it. Last night, I had the great pleasure of wearing this gorgeous dress by Carmelina Couture.

It was a Roaring 20's event held at the gorgeous Arts Ballroom in Philadelphia by Noel Zayas Events. The room was stunning. (That cool/funky chair on stage behind me is by Michael d"Amato of Fluid Ribbon). My band and I hit the stage and had a seriously good time. I loved seeing all the gorgeous fashion walking by or hanging out with us in the room as I belted out a few of my favorite tunes. The whole night was about glam, so let me back up a bit....

I started out with the lovely Maritza from Dior. She did an amazing job on my make-up, complete with oh-so-fabulous false eyelashes. LOVED it and loved her. Great lady! (My dress here is DVF  - another favorite designer of mine!)

Then I was off to Andre' Richard Salon where cutie pie Christopher styled me up with some gorgeous curls.

All glammed up and ready to hit the stage

Getting ready to do a sound check

Posing for the press. (I'm a ham, what can I say)

The show begins...

With my band. Chad Brown, Norm Guarni, Mike Hood

And with the designer, herself - Carmelina. Check out Carmelina's website to see all her styles on the red carpet. Some really exciting fashion!!! Here are a few looks I snagged off her site...

Carmelina has been a busy gal and I am glad I had the chance to meet her and wear one of her designs. There was a mutual admiration for each others work, too, as she picked up one of my CD's, "Take A Closer Look" to take home with her. Nice.

A fab event and a great night for fashion!

Music Monday

I've decided that every Monday I'm gonna try to feature a little music on here. Today's spotlight goes to Chet Baker. Not only an incredible musician (one of the greatest American trumpeters), but he also had a style and voice smooth as silk. LOVE his vocals on "Let's Get Lost".  Really love the song, too!

Another gem. The classic tune "But Not For Me" by Gershwin.

Humming a good tune is a great way to start off the week. :-)

A Special Day

My little family.

My husband surprised me yesterday with an incredible anniversary present. We renewed our wedding vows. It was small and sweet and perfectly romantic. After the ceremony, we headed out for a great dinner and then an over night at The Four Seasons. I'm a very lucky and happy woman.