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Princess Tiana Birthday Party

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

This year surprise your little girl by arranging a birthday party with a Princess Tiana party theme. If you are going to plan a Princess Tiana Birthday Party, then take look at the following party ideas.

Princess and the Frog personalized birthday invitations are available with Tiana as the Princess on the front. The inside message reads; For, Date, Time, Place, Given By, RSVP. Wordings can be added in pink, purple or green glitter pens specifying the place, date and time of the party.

Kids love to stay active and busy. Keep them occupied by showing them the Princess and The Frog DVD. You serve some green popcorn in frog cups.

The cake could be in the shape of a Frog, a Princess Coach, or you could add a pre-made Princess and the Frog Cake Topper with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen, still a frog of course. If you have time you could cut burgers and sandwiches in the shapes of frogs. Sodas and fruit juices can be provided as the royal drinks.

All the kids will love to play games during the birthday party. Here are some game ideas that can be used to occupy the kids for a while. The most popular ones include: Kiss the Frog, Princess Tiana Says, Frog Piñata Fun, and many more.

The best way to ended the party is giving away favor packs that include kid’s safe body glitter, tiaras, body tattoos, Tiana bracelets and hair bands for the girls and frogs and beanie toys for the boys. You could also add in some cookies and candies along with a thank you note thanking the royal guests for attending the party. You can even purchase princess and the Frog party favors kits from Buy Costume at a discount price.

Your little girl will thoroughly enjoy the Princess Tiana and the Frog party birthday theme. For this special occasion, you can even get her a pretty Princess Tiana Costume gown, tiara, shoes, bracelet, and hairband from Buy Costume to make her look just like princess Tiana.

Obtaining an Effective Criminal Arrest Records

Monday, March 8th, 2010

It’s more than just a desire to maintain any public records, it is like an obligation mandated by law to keep Arizona arrest records up-to-date. Similar to any other public documents, the state’s arrest records are accessible to anybody who has different legal purposes. The state’s delegated officials who handled the records have placed all the related reports at the Criminal History Records where everyone can directly go and request for them.

Each state has their own policy in dealing with the said public documents. In Arizona, such important public files are only disclosed to the certified government offices and particular individuals. Transactions done at the government agencies are normally time-consuming due to all the formalities that they typically follow. You need to specifically state your reason for requesting such official documents and comply with the other paper requirements needed along with the process.

Well, that was the scenario many years back, but nowadays, such pertinent public reports can already be retrieved in just a few clicks on your computer. In other words, you no longer bother requesting for the legal documents at the designated office. Instead, you can gather the important Arizona criminal records via online. The Internet is the best source of factual pieces of information these days. The services offered are not only fast, but are also of high-quality as expected.

There are some dependable websites on the web which categorically supply the services needed to get the necessary data for whatever legitimate reasons. You may visit some of the online review sites to ascertain if a particular site can help you with your endeavor. Both the free and paid record services are available on the web, but the latter is more credible in terms of the standard of its search results and it is relatively fast in performing the whole process.

It is very significant that authorities should document the state of Arizona arrest records. Such legitimate public reports cover all the arrests that took place in the state. The designated government agencies normally kept the personal particulars of the criminal offenders for various violations. Every detail of the crime is provided in order to supply the individuals with the precise bits of information that they need for some reason.

The most important thing this time is that you no longer have problems in gathering data on arrest records or Criminal Records Arizona. With the advent of modern computerization and the Internet, the public arrest records are obtainable within just a few minutes. Plus, it is very hassle-free as you can manage the search by yourself at the convenience of your own home. This is totally more straightforward than digging-up such documents at the government agencies.

What are the best places to meet women

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

At worst, you’ll make some new friends (who invariably have more friends). At best, you may meet the love of your life.

Concerts are among one of the best places to meet women. You have two approaches here. You can purchase a couple of tickets to a hot concert and ask your neighbor, co-worker or even a female friend if they’d like to go. Alternatively, buy a ticket for yourself and mingle. All of the attendees are fans of the groups playing, so it’s easy to make conversation. Go out for coffee afterwards and get to know one another a little better. This is really a low-risk way to meet new women. If you click, so much the better; if not, you’ve still had a reasonably nice evening. Always give it your best shot…

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The wedding dress of Britney Spears

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

The celebrities live the good life! Not only do they sell albums or movies for millions of dollars, they also get to complain afterwards because people are downloading their stuff for free. It sure sounds nice to me. Not only that, but when you get married you will have a line of top wedding dress designers outside your door pushing their dresses on you, asking you to wear them for free. One such lucky girl is Britney Spears. Let’s have a look at the Britney Spears wedding dress!

Britney Spears got married in 2004 to Kevin Federline, and they stayed married for about 3 years. That is a big improvement from her other 2004 wedding which only lasted for a couple of weeks. For the wedding Britney had a Monquie Lhullier dress made up for her in all secrecy. Unfortunately for her, the pictures of the dress were obtained by the paparazzi and plastered all over the news papers and online celebrity wedding dress web sites. Her wedding was no longer a secret.

The dress was a white strapless, gown, that probably costs at least $10.000 for anyone else to buy, and she wore a long veil and tiara. The wedding was held on September 18, 2004, in the garden of Kevin’s home. The wedding had only a few people on the invite list.

So, there really isn’t much to complain about for these celebrities. They spew out so-so products that teen agers buy, and than they claim that there is something resembling intelligence behind their stardom. My opinion? Stop complaining and thank heaven that you were so lucky as to be at the right place at the right time. Because very few people get to experience the luxuries of a celebrity, let alone have enough money to pay the next phone bill.

How To Create The Right Celebrity Sedu Hairstyles

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Celebrity sedu hairstyles are really simple and easy to do once you have the tool! For those of you with long hair like Jessica Simpson and Paris Hilton a Sedu style can be created by using your Sedu straigheners to create a smooth and silky shine, and then simply applying a little wax or gel to hold the style in place.

For those of you that have short hair, the simple flip in/out style will be more suited to your facial features.
Soft curls are also very popular with the stars and easily created with the Sedu ceramic straightening iron. See below for an explanation on how to create these looks……

Tip – it is important to only style approximately 2-inch sections of your hair at any one time to create the maximum effect.

Sleek, straight hair (the easiest style!)

Hello Kitty Party

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

Celebrities and fans alike came together and attended the Hello Kitty party of Hello Kitty’s 35th anniversary at Royal/T located in the Los Angeles area on October 22. Apparently, Sanrio isn’t a brand just for kids—the event included go go dancers, Hello Kitty maids and plenty of alcohol. Notable celebrities in attendance at the Hello Kitty party were Kimora Lee Simmons, designer of Baby Phat, Paris Hilton, who’s known for being Paris Hilton, and surprising guests like Dave Navarro of INXS and Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy, evidence of Hello Kitty’s widespread appeal. The main attraction of the Hello Kitty party was the launching of an exhibition called Three Apples, which will display the multitude of artworks that have been inspired by the Hello Kitty icon.

Avatar Movie Review

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

I watched Avatar this evening with my wife. And what can I say… Very very disappointed. Yes, the graphics were amazing and the tall smurfs didn’t bother me too much, but the story sucked. I have heard a lot of people say that it “wasn’t original”, but frankly I thought it was horrible.

Why would bi-pedal humanoids evolve on a planet where nearly every other creature is six-legged? Once again we have a movie where miraculously very ‘human’ creatures evolve on another planet with some minor characteristic that make them ‘alien’.

The biggest disappointment though was the fact that nothing in Avatar surprised me. I guessed nearly every plot turn and character development. The graphics were incredible, but it failed as a entertaining movie. Like so many films in recent years – it had all the money in the world behind it, but none of the heart. Click Here to Contribute your Own Review.

Top 10 expensive wedding dresses

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Tracking down the top 10 most expensive wedding dresses in the world is no small task. Discretion is usually not what the bride is looking for when sporting a dress that costs more than an average house. However, if the dress was not specifically designed to aim for the top spot, you probably won’t hear about it.

With few exceptions, the most expensive wedding dresses in the world are usually high-end, marketing stunts, not made for a real bride or wedding. That being said, you’ve got to wonder how it would feel to walk down the ile with one of these.

Top 3:

1. The Diamond Wedding Gown: $12 mill.

2. Yumi Katsura wedding dress: $8,5 mill.

3. Peacock Feather: $1.5 mill.

Looking for the Best in Women’s Designer Handbags

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Are you shopping for the best in women’s and ladies’ designer handbags? Are you looking for top fashion bags to match with top fashion styles? Are you trying to get some of these well known designer handbags like Coach, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior and others?

Find out more pointers and practical tips on checking out the best in ladies’ designer handbags at Best Women’s Designer Handbags.

Leather Thigh High Boots

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Britney’s all “decked in lace and leather,” and the leather is definitely a hit (hit her one more time!). Leather thigh high boots are the trend this year, giving off a dash of daring along with classic sophistication. Taller boots are usually considered more conservative, but thigh highs are definitely edgy. They can complement a woman’s outfit and lend her an air of sensuality, speaking out without being overly sexually provocative. There’s a line between being loud and being vulgar. It’s important that you choose genuine leather thigh high boots rather than thigh high boots made of patent leather, which has too shiny of a gloss and comes off as looking cheap.

Michael Oher: His Life Story in the Movies

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

When I first heard of Michael Oher (Big Mike to all that know him), I was amazed at all he had to go through to make it to one of the top rookie picks of the Raven’s in this year’s NFL Draft. Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw will soon star in a movie about Michael Oher’s life that tells of an extremely young child in a family of 13 children who was pretty much neglected to the point that he was on his own at a very young age. If it had not been for the Tuohy family adopting him and giving him a loving home, we probably would have never heard of Mr. Oher’s inspiring story. Pick up a copy of The Blindside: Evolution of a Game” to read more about him, wait until the movie “The Blindside” comes out Nov. 20, or better yet stop by our site to read and view video clips of Michael Oher!

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Christmas Table Decoration Idea

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

What is great about a table is that you can do just about anything you want. If you have a color theme in your home for your decorations, you can get your Christmas table decoration idea from those colors. You can get out your good stuff, and then have placemats and napkins in those Christmas colors. You can also find a centerpiece that has fresh flowers, and those flowers should contain those very same color combination. Fresh flowers area always great, but you can get a new set of artificial ones if that works better for you. Please visit for details.

Becoming an Actor Takes Luck

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

It is safe to say that 50% of Americans wouldn’t mind becoming an actor. We are pounded with news on actors whie going through line at the store and when we get home on TMZ. They have fame, and glamor, and adoring fans. The sheer amount of money these lucky people get for speaking lines while being filed is enough for anyone to say, why not me? If you want to give it shot, then there are a few things you should know for your quest.

Rolling Stones Merchandise

Monday, October 5th, 2009

Are you a fan of the Rolling Stones?

With worldwide album sales estimated at more than 200 million over a 40 year period, The Rolling Stones have amassed a huge fan base, and their merchandise is keenly sought after. A Rolling Stones T Shirt would not look out of place on a teenager, or a 90 year old grandmother.

Come visit my site where you will find a great range of T Shirts and Rolling Stones Merchandise, as well as lots of interesting stories, news and videos.

Adult Belle Costume Ideas For Halloween 2009

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Have you ever thought about dressing up as the Sothern Belle from the days of Scarlet O’Hara?

Just imagine what you would look like dressed as a beautiful Southern Belle in a garden party dress made of layers of frothy lemon, or red or white and trimmed in a bright, kelly green and topped off with a green-trimmed bonnet.

Accessorize your looks with a pair of delicate gloves, a Southern belle wig bouncing with long, springy sausage curls, and a parasol to protect yourself from the harsh southern sun.

Visit Mermaid Halloween Costume and take a look at the astonishing Adult Belle costume.

You will steal the show at the Halloween party this year!

Celebrate Halloween With Bonnie And Clyde Outfits

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

This Halloween is your chance to really celebrate one of American’s most notorious couples of crime. Take a walk on the wild side this year and take part of the tangled and historical love story that was woven by Bonnie & Clyde.

As you can probably understand, it’s takes two to tango when it comes to Bonnie and Clyde outfits. The immortal romantic undertones make this the perfect gangster costume for couples.

There is no better opportunity than Halloween to do so, and these are the perfect costumes to tango in.

The classic depression era gangster look is what Clyde Barrow represents. A pin striped suit with a double breasted jacket is going to make up the main part of your costume. Also, you need a 1930’s style mans hat and of course an infamous Tommy gun.

Bonnie Parker had a extremely wild and adventurous personality, and combined with the roaring 20’s she represented a unique sense of fashion. Dress like her and you will for sure set yourself apart from others this Halloween. A flapper style dress and hat will definitely bring you back to the style warn during their now famous crime spree.

At http://bonnieandclydecostume.com you will find a collection of some of the most incredible and also affordable Bonnie And Clyde outfits available.

Halloween is just around the corner, so go pick your crime costume now!

Find The Best 50’s Halloween Costume Ideas

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

The 50’s? … like Elvis? Sputnik? ….

The reason I like thinking about 50’s costume ideas so much is that it gives you a lot of options without a lot of other people dressing up as the same thing as someone else. Furthermore, a really good 50’s costume will not cost you an arm and a leg. As you will soon see, the idea of a 50’s costume as you buy at a store isn’t quite correct.

First of all, the 50’s costume is not new. There have been 50’s costumes ….

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Finding a Great 70’s Halloween Costume

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

Why Why Why 70’s Halloween Costume?????

With Halloween fast approaching, many people are scrambling for a costume. Selecting the right Halloween costume can be difficult; there are now more choices than every before and the simple act of going to one store and picking out a costume in fifteen minutes is a thing of the past. Lately, I have been thinking more and more about period costumes as a great choice to stand out this Halloween. Mostly, I am trying to find a great 70’s costume.

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1980’s halloween costumes – WHY Now

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

it’s a good idea to take a look at the best 80s halloween costumes the world has to offer, since the 80s are the new oughties. The days of Reaganomics, Gordon Gecco and John Hughes (rest in peace!) are all back upon us, and if you want the best 80s halloween costumes, those are all good places to start.

Going as Gordon Gecco, for example, is a perfect idea for an 80s halloween costumes. Gecco …

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2007 halloween costumes in a 2009 world – WHY?

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

BUT WHY? Is it Bush & Cheney or is it Obama & …

Those who were stronger and cleverer than Bush, and probably manipulated him throughout his two-term presidency (I still can’t get over that), start with Dick Cheney, Bush’s vice president. Cheney kept a relatively low profile near the end of Bush’s second term, but this isn’t 2007 anymore. Since Barack Obama took office, Cheney has been a relentless critic of the new president, making speeches, giving interviews and even writing a book in which he details he criticisms of Obama, but reveals the fractures between himself and Bush during their final years in office. So in a way even though Cheney fits the model of 2007 halloween costumes, he makes an even better 2009 halloween costume. He makes sense on both levels.

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Television Memorabilia

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

Here at TV Memorabilia .org we are aiming to help to promote the worldwide interest in TV nostalgia, collectables and memorabilia.
No matter where you go, there are people in all places and homes around the world that are interested in Television.
Because of this unique interest, Television, to some people has become an obsession, and this has led to a keen interest in them wanting to collect all means of Television memorabilia.

Horse Racing Memorabilia And Collectables

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

No matter where you go, there are people in all places around the world that are interested in horse racing.
Because of this unique interest, horse racing the sport of kings, to some people has become an obsession, and this has led to a keen interest in them wanting to collect all means of horse racing memorabilia and Collectables.

Cricket Memorabilia

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

No matter where you go, there are people in all places around the world that are interested in cricket.
You will find men and women playing on cricket pitches and even children and teenagers getting together for a knock about or even a batting a ball up against a wall should they be short of a team mate or two.
Because of this unique interest, the sport of cricket, to some people has become an obsession, and this has led to a keen interest in them wanting to collect cricket memorabilia.

The Late Night Show Fun Scholarships for College

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Did you know that the late night shows with David letterman and Jay Leno have funny or fun scholarships? Well; sort of any way. Both David Letterman and Jay Leno sponsor their very own fun scholarships for college who share and are deserving of the same passion. David Letterman wants you to produce a video and turn that in as part of his funny scholarship application process, and Jay Leno will award you his fun scholarship once you are shown as the superstar of car restoration from McPherson College who is the administrator of the Leno scholarship. It’s no small wonder why these comedians have their so called fun or funny unusual scholarships for college. There just ordinary guys who try to follow their passions just like you and me do. I think it admirable that theirs helps out other people.

This Is Going To Be Awesome!

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

Anyone who is looking to transform their life should make sure they don’t miss The Masters Gathering event. It will feature the stars from the hit movie The Secret. The will reveal the secrets about the laws of attraction and how you can use them in ways you never dreamed of. You can also grab over a thousand dollars worth of awesome videos for free that are being sold now. Check out Get My Videos and learn more.

Celebrities Unusual Engagement Rings

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

Some musicians have been known to make unusual engagement rings out of musical instrument parts and so on.  Sure, unusual engagement rings are nice and show that you but some thought into it, but if a girl is expecting the traditional diamond on a ring mount and you bust out an auto part fashioned into a ring then you may be in for the let down of your life.

Celebrities, of course, are a completely different kettle of fish.  For example, Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson tattooed their wedding bands to their fingers.  and God only knows what they used for an unusual engagement ring.  Jessica Simpson received a unusual pear shaped engagement ring set in platinum with stones on the side. In fact, if you see a really unusual engagement ring that you both love, you might even consider having a replica of it made for your own engagement ring.

Smile Enhancement or Cosmetic Dentistry

Sunday, December 14th, 2008

Smile enhancement or cosmetic dentistry deviates from normal dentistry in that it focuses mainly on aesthetic dental issues as opposed to issues such as tooth maintenance, tooth aches, cavities, root canals, deep cleaning, periodontal disease, and other dental issues.

However, cosmetic dentistry still is playing an increasingly greater role in today’s world with more and more people opting for cosmetic procedures in order to look younger, feel better and get ahead in their personal or professional lives. Cosmetic dentistry is not just about one kind of procedure, it can be sub divided into a few different types of dental  treatments:

Dave Mason

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

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In 1967, English musician Dave Mason first found fame with the renowned rock group Traffic, the band with which he penned his classic hit Feelin Alright. Rock and Roll hall of Fame inductee in 2004.

Dave Mason’s new album features rock and blues influences, the album
contains 12 tracks containing Mason’s singing and trademark guitar handiwork.

What Is The Cost Of The Jenny Craig Diet

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

If you are wondering what is the cost of the Jenny Craig diet, hold on to your wallets. There is a $299 fee for initial membership and a fee of $70 every week. One reason this diet plan is so expensive is because they provide members with all the prepackaged foods necessary for the diet plan. Now that you know how much it costs, you may also be wondering how does the Jenny Craig diet work? Basically, it tells you what you’re allowed to eat and you get basic coaching through motivational and instructional audio/video materials and workbooks.

Is it necessary to spend that much to know what to eat? Not at all. You can spend substantially less on a diet plan like Fat Loss for Idiots. For a mere $19 you learn all the secrets of eating to lose weight. That’s right — you are actually encouraged to eat on a regular basis, more than three times per day. While Jenny Craig may also provide meals and snacks, who wants to exist on frozen and packaged goods? Many people love local produce or fresh, whole foods rather than something that comes in a cardboard package.

Frank Sinatra CD Is Still Good For Entertainment

Monday, November 17th, 2008

When it comes to singers and entertainers, the word great is over-used a lot of the times but in this article we are going to talk about a singer, who was not only great in hey days but will perhaps remain the greatest forever. Frank Sinatra will always be remembered as one of the greatest singers of all time and while many of us have a decent collection of his works, it may be time to upgrade to something more up-to-date. You may have a nice collection of cassette tapes and vinyl records created by this music icon but isn’t it time to consider a brand new Frank Sinatra CD?
We all love to hear the classics. Frankie’s music is truly timeless, infusing lovely melodies with his trademark velvety voice that melts like butter. A Frank Sinatra CD is a must for any serious music lover’s collection and there are many options to consider. This artist made a lot of music during his expansive career and the songs are yours for the picking. You really can’t go wrong with a Frank Sinatra CD because one song is just better than the next. His collections offer standard songs sung by a real pro that is often imitated but never, ever matched. Anyone who loves music loves the classics and anyone who has an ear loves old Blue Eyes.
There is little wonder why Sinatra is known as “The Voice” after you take in a few notes of his songs. He was a true master of the art of singing and you can have this voice captured on a brand new Frank Sinatra CD.

The History Of Vocal Jazz

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

Jazz music made its mark in the hearts of Americans ever since the 20th century when people embraced the musicians of the time. However, when the singers came on the scene strong with skills in the art of scatting that is a vocal form of Jazz improvisation, the ability to articulate music expressively, and have that pizzazz to swing to the rhythms effectively makes a Jazz virtuoso. Jazz music bore another gift on the American public to spread to the world during the 1940’s when singers came together to form groups. The sound of acapella harmony of many voices like in a church choir using a juxtaposition of Jazz harmony is ethereal and divine.

In fact, due to the success of such groups as the Mills Brothers, Boswell Sisters, Andrews sisters, and Modernaires during the 1930’s 1940’s made Jazz fans of vocal Jazz music seek more. As a result, record stores stocked up on the music of vocal Jazz music, and it became a tremendous success that made quartets like Manhattan Transfer a household name today.

In addition, America has the largest selection of vocal Jazz music even though there are vocal Jazz ensembles all over the world. These new vocal Jazz groups do not all sing a capella style music that is common to barber shop. Vocal Jazz groups commonly use a Jazz band to accompany them as they perform. Jazz music may not be as strict as classical music, but it is in a class all it’s own. It takes great skill to sing Vocal Jazz as it does with Classical, and many other styles of music. Meaning, everyone cannot be a good jazz soloist, but it doesn’t mean that they cannot sing in the vocal jazz ensemble. Each singer must match in volume, resonance, and key in order to be a worthy member in the vocal Jazz ensemble. Ever singer must be able to sing their parts, and be heard as well as blended into the group. There are times when different people in the vocal Jazz group will be asked to scat to the music, and take the challenges that some complex Jazz music holds with great skill.

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The Growth Of Jazz Music

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

In the turn of the century around 1920, many artists made their mark by playing in the discreet underground nightclubs known as “Speakeasies” which are high class , “Blind pig” lower class or “Smokeasy” for smokers. The United States once prohibited the sale of alcoholic beverages and smoking tobacco in clubs as a constitutional amendment. One could usually find an underground nightclub by the doors without a sign to indicate that there was such as establishment inside. Those dives also had a secret door that lead out to a passageway or alley in case the police came to investigate. The police had the power to arrest everyone in the place due to the fact that they were broke the law by being there.

However, thing were beginning to look up for Jazz Music once the invention of the record player or phonograph was made to play jazz albums. In addition, radio stations helped promote Jazz music, and made it popular among the public. Jazz Music became a music of class that earned the era a nick name known as the “Jazz age”. The band leaders who became famous as Jazz musicians were Paul Whiteman, Ted Lewis, Harry Reser, Leo Reisman, Abe Lyman, Nat Shilkret, Earl Burnett, Ben Bernie, George Olson, Bob Haring, Vincent Lopez, Ben Salvin and many more. Paul Whiteman claimed to be the king of Jazz music due to his popularity. He earned the title when he hired some white Jazz musicians with Bix Beiderbecke included to combine jazz with larger orchestrations.

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Oscar Peterson

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

Oscar Emmanuel Peterson was born on August 15, 1925 in Montreal, Canada. His father, Daniel Peterson moved to Canada in 1917 where he met and married Kathleen Olivia John, Oscar’s mother.

Oscar’s father, Daniel Peterson, was an avid musician and insisted that his children studied music. At first, Oscar musical career started at the age of five. At that time, he played the trumpet. However, he contracted Tuberculosis the next year and spent the next 14 months in the hospital. Tuberculosis badly damaged is lungs and he could no longer play the trumpet. Therefore, he centered his energy on playing the piano.

Oscar was a quick learner and it became obvious that he had enormous talent. He practiced daily up to 14 hours. Throughout his childhood, he was mostly influenced by classical music. Additionally, all of his teachers were all of classical music background. His father wanted Oscar to become a great classical pianist, but Oscar’s desire was in Jazz. His sister, Daisy was supportive of Oscar and helped him get onto a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation competition. Oscar was the winner of the competition and earned himself a spot on a radio show playing piano weekly.

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Oscar Peterson

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

Oscar Emmanuel Peterson was born on August 15, 1925 in Montreal, Canada. His father, Daniel Peterson moved to Canada in 1917 where he met and married Kathleen Olivia John, Oscar’s mother.

Oscar’s father, Daniel Peterson, was an avid musician and insisted that his children studied music. At first, Oscar musical career started at the age of five. At that time, he played the trumpet. However, he contracted Tuberculosis the next year and spent the next 14 months in the hospital. Tuberculosis badly damaged is lungs and he could no longer play the trumpet. Therefore, he centered his energy on playing the piano.

Oscar was a quick learner and it became obvious that he had enormous talent. He practiced daily up to 14 hours. Throughout his childhood, he was mostly influenced by classical music. Additionally, all of his teachers were all of classical music background. His father wanted Oscar to become a great classical pianist, but Oscar’s desire was in Jazz. His sister, Daisy was supportive of Oscar and helped him get onto a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation competition. Oscar was the winner of the competition and earned himself a spot on a radio show playing piano weekly.

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New York Voices

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

The New York Voices are a vocal jazz group that have learned from other vocal jazz groups such as Take 6, The Manhattan Transfer, Lionel Hampton and have taken jazz music to higher levels which have earned them Grammy Awards. Their sound is definite jazz sound with classical, pop, Brazilian and R&B immersed in.

In 1987, Peter Eldridge, Darmon Meader, Kim Nazarian, Caprice Fox and Sara Krieger formed the group. Darmon, Peter, Caprice and Kim went to Ithaca College, in upstate New York. They were able to go and tour the European jazz festivals in 1986. In 1989 they were signed to GRP Records and their first album New York Voices was released. In no time at all it seemed they became popular in the jazz music world. Four albums were done with GRP.

The Collection, Hearts of Fire and What’s Inside. During this time, some changes were made. Sara left, and they auditioned more than sixty vocalists in the United States before they settled on Lauren Kinhan. When she sang with them, the chemistry was real and she fit in perfectly. Thus, they called themselves the “New” New York Voices. Lauren appears on the third recording. In 1994, Caprice left , and the New York Voices was at the point the same as it is presently.

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