It is interesting how certain slang terms are popular in the moment, but fairly quickly fall out of favor and subsequently become identified with another time. For example, none of us would think of describing something as “out of sight,” or if leaving an event, the words “split the scene” would not come to mind.
Legendary bassist/composer Stanley Clarke latest project, entitled “The Stanley Clarke Band and released June 15 on the Heads Up International label, a division of Concord Music Group, has essentially allowed him to venture into new levels of experimentation, utilizing his arsenal of bass instruments.
One of the main indicators of a good actor or actress is believability. That’s why the greats, such as Denzel Washington and Meryl Streep, hit a home run every time. They are totally convincing in every role, no matter how different one role is from another.
Back in the day, song stylist Nancy Wilson recorded an album titled “Broadway My Way” and another called “Hollywood My Way,” and she did exactly what the titles suggested.
On Thursday, July 8, Friends of Ali Woodson will present “A Tribute to the Emperor of Soul” at Bert’s Warehouse Theatre, 2739 Russell, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Tina Turner once noted in an interview focused on her music that there is a big difference between “naughty” and “dirty.” She had always made a point of avoiding being vulgar — like so many hard-core rappers are today, but a little “naughtiness” now and then, well, that was a different subject.
