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Monday, August 18, 2008 When my great good friend and musical colleague Al Viola -- who played guitar on every album Frank Sinatra recorded from 1956 to 1980 -- passed away last year, the jazz world lost one of its greatest musicians
At 87, his nimble fingers were as fast as ever. His "chops" were so strong that you could hardly see his hands move.
I worked with him several weeks before he died, and he never missed a note. He played as well that night as he had when he'd been at the top of his career, a Los Angeles studio musician in a small league that barely exists anymore -- when music was real, and real musicians played it.
Al took good care of himself, drank a lot of red wine and never developed arthritis. His fabulous late wife Glenna took good care of him, too. And he took good care of us, the lucky ones who got to work closely with him.
He cared so much, and he gave so much of himself.
Bobby Troup, the pianist and composer best known for writing "Route 66," used to say that if Al was your friend you really didn't need any others.
Al mostly played rhythm... |
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Ponte Winery is one of those classy California Wine Wedding destinations where they really do get it right every time!
Working with other wedding professionals who are as dedicated as we are to giving brides and grooms the wedding of a lifetime is always a joy to me.
Let's face it,... |
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Saturday afternoon in Los Angeles. A romantic, old-fashioned wedding. Fabulous!
The setting: A private estate at Trancas Beach, north of Malibu, Zuma Beach and Point Dume. WAY out there, on that rugged part of the California Coast that's as gorgeous as it gets.
The event: An absolutely spectacular, old-fashioned, formal... |
Friday, July 18, 2008 We do a lot of Asian weddings, and sometimes the families and guests are shy about dancing in public. Here is a letter I especially treasure from a recent Asian bride who was afraid her father would not dance:
Hey Judy,
The whole band was great. They were so talented! Sam... |
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 
Retro and romantic music is one of my specialties, so I was thrilled when Audrey and Vivian Heredia phoned to tell me that their fabulous McCharles House was reopening as a wedding and events venue and invited me to be their exclusive... |
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 The Judy Chamberlain Quartet performs at Spazio Jazz Supper Club in Sherman Oaks Saturday July 26. Join us at the delightful Spazio, consistently voted one of the top 100 jazz clubs in America. The food is wonderful! Chef Eli has just introduced a new menu. His cuisine is always chock... |
Monday, May 19, 2008 I lifted this very cool article from Paul Sakrison's website! It's from the archives of another lifetime, reminding me of my hilariously checkered past as on-air talent at KIK-FM as well as other Southland radio and TV stations - including K-OCEAN 103.1 FM and the Orange County News Channel (or... |
Monday, February 11, 2008 Los Angeles Times
February 10, 2008
Judy Chamberlain
Spazio
14755 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks
CRITIC'S CHOICE
Thank you, Don Heckman! The esteemed LA TImes Jazz Critic gave us the ONLY "Jazz Pick Of The Week" in Los Angeles for Valentine's 2008! He wrote: "What better way to spend Valentine's Day than hearing a singer... |
Saturday, January 26, 2008 The weather has been incredible lately! Rainy, windy and as icy cold as the frigid air whipping around on a Manhattan crosstown street exactly this time of year in my native city. I love it!
But L.A.'s the place to be. More specifically, Spazio on Valentines Day -- for an evening that... |
Monday, January 14, 2008 The great saxophonist Azar Lawrence, who has toured and recorded with Miles Davis. Clark Terry, McCoy Tyner and a "who's who" list of jazz greats will be featured with our romantic swing quintet at Spazio on February 14 for a fabulous Valentine's Day evening. Please join us!
The Judy Chamberlain Quintet
Spazio, 14755 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks,... |
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