Apr 25, 2025

Rockabilly Aliens

Apr 20, 2025

From Stromboli to America: A Journey of Heritage

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1018771/open_sms) In this conversation, Bob Sorrentino interviews Charlie and Steve Bongiorno about their Italian roots and family history. They share stories of their ancestors' immigration to the United States, cultural traditions, language, and personal experiences in Stromboli. The discussion highlights the transformation of Strom

Apr 20, 2025

From Stromboli to America: A Journey of Heritage

In this captivating conversation, Bob Sorrentino dives deep with Charlie and Steve Bongiorno as they unveil their rich Italian heritage and family saga. They recount the incredible tales of their ancestors' journey to America, their vibrant cultural traditions, and the unique experiences that shaped their lives in Stromboli. This dialogue shines a spotlight on Stromboli’s evolution from a rustic

Apr 18, 2025

Jazz Band Ball - Vanessa Racci

"At the Jazz Band Ball" is a 1917 jazz instrumental recorded by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band. The instrumental is one of the earliest and most recorded jazz compositions. It is a jazz classic and a standard of the genre.The instrumental was recorded by Larry Shields, Tony Sbarbaro, Henry Ragas, Nick LaRocca, and Eddie Edwards, the members of the Original Dixieland Jazz Band. It was composed by

Apr 18, 2025

Betcha I'll Getcha

Giuseppe "Joe" Venuti (September 16, 1903[1][2][3] – August 14, 1978) was an American jazz musician and pioneer jazz violinist.Considered the father of jazz violin,[4] he pioneered the use of string instruments in jazz along with the guitarist Eddie Lang, a friend since childhood. Through the 1920s and early 1930s, Venuti and Lang made many recordings as leader and as featured soloists. He and L

Apr 18, 2025

Fly Me To The Moon

In 1954, when "Fly Me to the Moon" was first presented to the public, Bart Howard had been pursuing a career in music for over 20 years.[2] He played piano to accompany cabaret singers, but also wrote songs with Cole Porter, his idol, in mind.[3] In the book Intimate Nights: The Golden Age of New York Cabaret James Gavin noted that Howard wrote the song "in response to his publisher's plea for a s

Apr 18, 2025

Jazz and Italian Heritage: A Conversation with Vanessa Racci@ItalianRootsandGenealogy

In this engaging conversation, jazz singer Vanessa Racci shares her journey of exploring her Italian heritage and how it intertwines with her passion for jazz music. From her family's roots in Puglia to her experiences growing up in New York, Vanessa reflects on the rich history of Italian Americans in jazz and the importance of preserving this cultural legacy. She discusses her musical projects t

Apr 18, 2025

Jazz and Italian Heritage: A Conversation with Vanessa Racci

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1018771/open_sms) In this engaging conversation, jazz singer Vanessa Racci shares her journey of exploring her Italian heritage and how it intertwines with her passion for jazz music. From her family's roots in Puglia to her experiences growing up in New York, Vanessa reflects on the rich history of Italian Americans in jazz and the i

Apr 18, 2025

Sunday Kind Of Love - Vanessa Racci

The song has soared to the heights of pop and jazz standards, captivating countless artists along the way! First recorded by the talented Claude Thornhill and his Orchestra on November 11, 1946, it burst onto the scene as a single in January 1947, forever linked to the enchanting voice of Fran Warren. Louis Prima and his Orchestra added their flair with a recording in February 1947, but it was the

Apr 18, 2025

Buona Sera

Buona Sera" (sometimes called "Buona Sera, Signorina") is an electrifying song crafted by Carl Sigman and Peter de Rose, and it skyrocketed to fame when Louis Prima took the stage with it in 1956! This catchy tune topped the singles charts in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Norway, and it's celebrated as the 3rd all-time best-selling single in Flanders from 1954 to 2014, according to Ultratop. Plus,

Apr 15, 2025

Generational Perspectives on Being Italian-American

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1018771/open_sms) In this conversation, Bob Sorrentino engages with Dr. Gilda Rorro and Dr. Mary Rorro, a mother-daughter duo, to explore their Italian heritage and the significance of family roots. They share personal stories of immigration, the importance of reconnecting with their Italian roots, and the generational differences in

Apr 15, 2025

Vanessa Racci - Cheek to Cheek

"Cheek to Cheek" is a song written by Irving Berlin in 1934–35,[3] specifically for Fred Astaire, the star of his new musical, Top Hat, co-starring Ginger Rogers.[4] In the movie, Astaire sings the song to Rogers as they dance. The song was nominated for the Best Song Oscar for 1936, which it lost to "Lullaby of Broadway".[5] The song spent five weeks at #1 on Your Hit Parade and was named the #