Bee Palmer was too much for her time, and men adored her!! Read

Bee Palmer, a.k.a. The Shimmy Queen, (September 11, 1894-December 22, 1967). One of a kind. A woman who took the stage, the audience, the Jazz era, and the society by storm. She used thick layers of “rouge”; rouge for her lips, that is. Nothing is wrong with that, except that those thick layers of rouge were intentionally mixed with Swedish wax! Asking her about the purpose of such a mix, Palmer replied: “The kiss wouldn’t last more than 2 seconds!” She was referring to men with “bushy mustaches! She hated mustaches and “hairy faces”! Bee Palmer was an accomplished pianist, sophisticated, the most elegant woman of her generation, composer, songstress, daring and risqué dancer, a Ziegfeld’s Follies star...Read full article

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FAMSPA HONORS PATRICE FERRIS, BRUCE MORROW "Cousin Brucie", DR. TRUDY PITTS AND ANTOINETTE MONTAGUE...

All on the cover of Volume V of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment. Read

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BEST MUSICIANS, SINGERS, ALBUMS  AND ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITIES  OF THE 19^th, 20^th AND 21^st CENTURIES" Read the Reviews  

970 Photos (Volume V of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment). Published by FAMSPA and TimesSquarePress. Published on July 29, 2007

How Popular is "Best Musicians, Singers, Albums and Entertainment Personalities of the 19th, 20th and 21st Centuries."? Where this book is listed and referred to?? Have a look...

Photo: Diva Patrice Ferris on the front cover of "BEST MUSICIANS, SINGERS, ALBUMS AND ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITIES OF THE 19^th, 20^th AND 21^st CENTURIES" [970 Photos] (Volume V of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment) published by FAMSPA and TimesSquarePress. Published on July 29, 2007.

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PATRICE FERRIS GRACES THE COVER OF VOLUME V OF THE WORLD WHO'S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT.

New York-New York. The Federation of American Musicians, Singers and Performing Artists (FAMSPA), officially announced this week in New York City that Ms. Patrice Ferris, lead vocalist of the Washington-based Satin Doll Trio has been selected to grace the front cover of "BEST MUSICIANS, SINGERS, ALBUMS AND ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITIES OF THE 19^th, 20^th AND 21^st CENTURIES" (Volume V of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment) published by FAMSPA and TimesSquarePress....Volume V is a massive book containing 7,000 names and entries, 90 chapters and 970 photos of stars and legends who made their mark on the world of music, showbiz and entertainment in the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. It covers a wide array of subjects and themes including, the golden age of the brass bands, America's most famous instrumentalists and soloists, the history of recordings and live entertainment during the early days of radio, charts of the biggest hits and popular songs from 1880 to the present, international survey/poll on the 500 best and most famous singers of our time, history and stars biographies of the ragtime, cakewalk, Doo Wop and Jazz. There are also heart-felt stories that touch our hearts, for instance, the author writes about "HELLO CENTRAL GIVE ME HEAVEN"; a 1901 song about a little child who used the phone to call her deceased mother. A sad song written by A. P. Carter and sang by the Carter Family. The tears, the pain and betrayal expressed in the music and lyrics written by the deposed and jailed Queen of Hawaii, who wrote 500 songs, and who is considered to be one of the earliest and most prolific songwriters in this country. But also the book contains entertaining stories about stars never told before, such as how impresarios and publicists in New York created so much extravagant and untrue events and gossip to promote their stars and clients, all the gossips, rumors and scandals of the era, starting with Barnum, Ziegfeld, Thomas Edison, Bette Davis, Walter Matthau, Cole Porter,  and ending with the top notch agents in Manhattan, on Broadway and Wall Street. Read full article

Forgotten stars and legendary entertainers...Read

How much do you know about Cakewalk and Ragtime? The Cakewalk, a predecessor of the rag, is best known from 1870 to the early 20^th century, but it took its roots from the time of slavery. White slave owners used to hold dance competitions for the slaves, and watching those events was a favorite past-time. The winners were awarded a cake, giving rise to the expressions “takes the cake” and “a piece of cake.” The dances, which were parodies of the European ballroom dances, involved a combination of African dance steps, high kicks, and exaggerated steps. Read

Radio golden era. The early stars...It really all started with Frank Sinatra...... In January 1942, the 26 year old Frank Sinatra took the world of entertainment by storm. Thousands of young girls fell in love with him, and hundreds fainted every time he performed on stage. Female bobby-soxers screamed and screamed and rushed to touch his face amid hysteria and bursting passion. For long time, he has been performing as a solo singer with the Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra, but now Sinatra realized that his ready for a solo career, alone and on his own, even if his boss Tommy Dorsey believed Sinatra was "a damn fool" for considering it. Read

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JUST PUBLISHED

SHOWBIZ, PIONEERS, BEST SINGERS, MUSICIANS AND ENTERTAINERS FROM 1606 TO THE PRESENT (Vol. IV of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment)

THE MOST FASCINATING AND INFLUENTIAL ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, JAZZ AND CABARET BOOK EVER PUBLISHED.   Read articles and reviews

Photo: Peggy Judy on the front cover of "SHOWBIZ, PIONEERS, BEST SINGERS, MUSICIANS AND ENTERTAINERS FROM 1606 TO THE PRESENT (Vol. IV of World Who's Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment.)

Showbiz, Pioneers, Best Singers, Musicians and Entertainers from 1606 to the Present: THE BEST BOOK EVER WRITTEN ABOUT SINGERS, WORLD SHOWBIZ AND ENTERTAINMENT. 5 Stars+

Review by Dr. Gisele von Guntunbergersen, Editor-in-Chief of World Art Celebrities Journal.

Volume IV of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment: “Showbiz, Pioneers, Best Singers, Musicians and Entertainers from 1606 to the Present” contains 800 photos, 60 chapters, more than 6,000 names, all the glitters, the stories, data, statistics and lists of lists of all those who left their mark on the world of music and showbiz from progressive fusion rock to jazz and pop. And from the year's big buzz lists to national music awards, and from San Remo Song Festival awards, airplay world official top 100 and divas to the ultimate entertainers, singers and songwriters of our time. It started with the first day of entertainment and the dawn of world music, singers and pioneers. This is an unbelievable gigantic accomplishment on a very large scale by a showbiz expert, author and producer, Maximillien de Lafayette. It is overwhelming. It is Homeric in the wealth of information it offers, the descriptive categories of live performances, styles, schools and music genres and rich biographic chronicles of singers, composers, musicians, writers, producers and giants of the industry. Volume IV illustrates and explains in-depth the fabric and divergent world of stars and showbiz. A new wave of formidable talents invaded the book, starting with the cover. In Volume IV, and as expected, you will find the biography and career highlights of famous stars, artists, composers, songwriters, comedians from 135 countries. But the author walked 10 more miles to include all those who made significant contributions to the world of music and entertainment, regardless of their visibility, name recognition and status. "Recognizing others' talents is the primordial duty of an honest historian and a well-informed critic. Household names or obscure but gifted artists have the same rights and are entitled to be recognized by the public. To do so, a responsible writer should not exclusively and constantly write about the rich and the famous. I have a strong medium here to offer those magnificent and unknown talents a maximum exposure. I did. I had to do it. So expect to hear and read about fabulous singers and musicians who were deprived from opportunities to be written up in newspapers and magazines..." said Mr. de Lafayette, author of the Who's Who.

Add Showbiz, Pioneers, Best Singers, Musicians and Entertainers from 1606 to the Present to your library. It is an essential reference. A magnificent and refreshing book. Volume IV is the book of the year. Reviewed by Dr. Gisele von Guntunbergersen.

COVERS OF 5 PUBLISHED VOLUMES OF THE WORLD WHO'S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT.

                         Vol. I                                                                    Vol. II

                        Vol. III.                                                                Vol. IV.

Photo, left: Cover of Vol. V.

"BEST MUSICIANS, SINGERS, ALBUMS     AND ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITIES       OF THE 19^th, 20^th AND 21^st CENTURIES"        [970 Photos] (Volume V of the World Who's Who in Jazz,         Cabaret, Music and Entertainment)                                     Published by FAMSPA and TimesSquarePress.                  Published on July 29, 2007

The Federation of American Musicians, Singers and Performing Artists (FAMSPA) has already published 5 volumes of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment listing approx. 30,000 names, entries and biographies of singers and musicians who made their mark on the world of music, showbiz and performing arts. Two more volumes are under preparation. The Who's Who is the most comprehensive, influential, authoritative and informative publication ever published on the universe of entertainment, artists biographies, career highlights and accomplishments. It contains more than 800 photos, hundreds of charts, data, statistics, thematic, biographic and historic bios and articles. As well as the history and pioneers from 1606 to the present. Contact Carol Lexter at carollexter@aol.com to be included in Volume V and forthcoming volumes. PURCHASE YOUR BOOKS NOW by clicking on this link Books

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Fantasies of the 1920's musicals.                               Vice squad…gorgeous girls…fabulous legs and delighted audience….Read

Photos from L to R: 1-Dorothy Knapp, another star of the Earl Carroll’s show “ Vanities” whom Carroll had billed as "the most beautiful girl in the world" and whose costume supplies a useful definition of what Page meant by the "minimum" worn by "the rest of the comely cast.” 2-Scene from Earl Carroll’s “Vanities”, then…the most scandalous show in the country, starring Peggy Hopkins Joyce, then, the most notorious woman in America. Sophie Tucker, the "last of the red-hot Mommas," sang in the show. The show did not have household names, and no celebrated singers and performers. Without name recognition, Carroll had to feature nudity on a grand scale to sell tickets. Voila! Read

THE WORLD BIGGEST MUSICAL FESTIVALS/CONCERTS.

Photo: UN Secretary General Kofi Annan (on stage) addressing the crowd during the Live 8 Concert in London's Hyde Park. The G8 is a group of eight major industrialised states, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, UK, US.

Photos: The great Michelle Phillips, then and now… On January 12, 1998, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2000.

Facts about Woodstock: Ticket price: $24.00. 9 miles of bumper to bumper traffic on the main road leading to the gate of the festival. Local police estimated a million people were on the road trying to get to Woodstock.  410,000 people attended the concert, while additional 255,000 did not make it to the show. Only 186,000 tickets were sold. 1,300 pounds of food catered in by 4 helicopters. 520,000 hot dogs and hamburgers were sold on the first day, at a cost of $1 per hot dog, mescaline and acid: $4. Thirty five people were arrested on various drug charges. Two deaths – a teenager was killed by a tractor as he lay in his sleeping bag and another died from a drugs overdose. Two births. 20 doctors and 38 nurses treated 6,000 patients. Many high on marijuana, some dancing naked. Major performers: Janis Joplin, The Who, Grateful Dead, Canned Heat, Crosby-Stills-Nash & Young, Jimi Hendrix, Joan Baez and Ravi Shankar. The main organiser, farmer Max Yusgur, provided $50,000 and 600 acres of his land.

The world 3 biggest musical festivals/concerts of all time: 1-The 1967 Monterey Pop Festival organized by Michelle Phillips and John Phillips, 2-the 1969 Woodstock, the 2005 Live 8 Concert. 165 top artists performed at 10 different venues around the world to put pressure on world leaders to help stop poverty in Africa. Concerts in 10 cities, including London, Philadelphia, Paris, Berlin, Johannesburg, Rome and Moscow. Live audience exceeded 2 million people. A TV audience of five hundred million people watched the concert. More than 26.4 million people from around the world sent text messages in support of the Live 8 campaign to cancel the debts of the poorest countries, setting a world record, organisers said. Total proceeds (including all sorts of sales, contributions, tickets, advertisement, promotional fees, food, etc.: $755 Millions!! Read

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WORLD WHO’S WHO IN FAMOUS GOSSIP, WORST JOKES AND INSULTS

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SINGERS WITH MOST GLOBAL IMPACT ON WORLD MUSIC AND FANS AROUND THE GLOBE IN THE 20^th & 21^st CENTURIES. Global impact means major impact on the music/entertainment industry, peers and fans on an international scale. It translates into lasting effect, a name recognition in at least 50 countries, career longevity, a singing style that ushered in a new genre, a new form of entertainment, a new trend, and singing/musical pioneering attribute. List and photos. Read

PROS AND CONS

Do Americans Have The Right To Monopolize Jazz And Entertainment? By Dr. Evelyne Gambier, Belgium

As a student, teacher and historian in Europe, and for over 20 years now, I have been following the development of Jazz, its ramifications and impact on world music, particularly the European scene. It appears that Jazz has dominated the global entertainment domain. Even, South America now has its Latin Jazz. And most recently, Cuba absorbed Afro-Cuban Jazz. All this is fine as long as Jazz remains the expression of the free spirited artist regardless of ethnicity, gender and as long as Jazz resists the geographical and socio-political domination. But unfortunately, this is not the case. The proof came in the form of the publication of a series of scholarly researched tomes on Jazz and entertainment, baptized under the title of WORLD WHO’S WHO IN JAZZ CABARET MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT. Although, this large and solid published work shed light on the historical background of Jazz artists and origin of showbiz throughout the ages, it remains –regretfully- heavily pro-American. Jazz was originated in the United States. That is a fact. But today, Jazz has become a universal musical expression embraced by Jazz singers and musicians who belong to several nations, not only the United States of America. Australia has produced serious female Jazz singers. In 2005, the United Kingdom released more than 500 new Jazz albums. In 2006, Germany, Sweden and Poland distributed over 500,000 Jazz titles. So my question is: Do Americans have the right to monopolize Jazz and entertainment? The WORLD WHO’S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT, published by the FEDERATION OF AMERICAN MUSICIANS, SINGERS AND PERFORMING ARTISTS ascertains this troubling reality.


WHY ONLY AMERICANS ARE WORTHY OF A BOOK COVER?

This troubling reality is shockingly apparent on the covers of all the volumes of the WORLD WHO’S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT. I think they are five published volumes now. Each volume has on its cover (EXCLUSIVELY) singers, songwriters and musicians from the United States. I am wondering why the author and/or the publisher did not include European Jazz singers, songwriters and musicians on the cover of any volume? Do they really think that only Americans can sing and play Jazz? And if so, they should not call their books WORLD WHO’S WHO. American Who’s Who would be more appropriate. I am not criticizing the quality of the books. In fact, I bought 3 volumes so far, and I will continue to do so for academic reasons. I could use the Who’s Who in my classroom. The books are well researched and extremely useful. But I am chagrined by the American monopolizing attitude. It seems that everything American is labeled World, and this extends to the Baseball World Series, even though, only American teams compete in this event. Same things applies to the World Football Superbowl Championship in America. They call it world championship, yet only American football teams from the United States take part in this event.


WHY IS IT SO DIFFICULT TO BE INCLUDED IN THE WORLD WHO'S WHO?

The WORLD WHO’S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT is a global and serious publication on world entertainment and Jazz. However, why FAMSPA does not open the doors to non American artists? Why FAMSPA does not include European Jazz performers? I do admit the author did write extensively about international entertainers. But by comparing the number of written-up foreign entertainers with the number of gloriously written-up American counterparts in the books, the attention given to European artists is negligible. I am also concerned about rumours spread in the entertainment circles leading me to believe that only Ivy League Jazz singers and musicians are eligible for inclusion, leaving out hard working artists and serious entertainers because they lack name recognition and public visibility. Once again, my intention is not to criticize the formidable quality of the Who’s Who. On the contrary, I do convey my admiration for this upstanding accomplishment. But I am honestly concerned and troubled because an influential publication like this World Who’s Who could in a biased manner, influence the public opinion and reinforce the American Jazz monopoly attitude. Not to forget, the tendency of the author and the publishers to make it so difficult for a great number of hard working artists to be included in the World Who’s Who of Jazz, Cabaret, Music, etc., etc, etc.
I welcome you comments and solicit your support. Evelyne Gambier, Belgium, evelynegambier@yahoo.com

RESPONSE BY DR. ILIL ARBEL

WORLD WHO’S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC, AND ENTERTAINMENT
By Ilil Arbel
 An interesting article regarding the World Who’s Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment, with which I am associated, was posted on Sunday, May 20 and was brought to my attention. The erudite article, written by Professor Evelyne Gambier, combines constructive criticism and inquiry, both of which I would like to answer in the same spirit of good will presented by Professor Gambier. First, I would like to thank the professor for her comments about the quality of the work. I am delighted to know that she already bought several volumes, and plans to continue collecting future volumes for her valuable classroom work. Nothing could be more pleasing, since it proves that she has a high opinion of the work. Professor Gambier calls the books “well researched and extremely useful” and is kind enough to add that “the World Who’s Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment is a global and serious publication on world entertainment and Jazz.” Another glowing description she writes is “my intention is not to criticize the formidable quality of the Who’s Who. On the contrary, I do convey my admiration for the upstanding accomplishment.” We are delighted with her good opinion! However, the professor expresses some doubts, which I would very much like to address, and I feel that her letter gives me an opportunity to tell the world of plans to come. First, Professor Gambier feels that the book is too strong on American Jazz, and does not give enough space to the world class Jazz that exists today, something like the way Americans label Baseball and Football events as world championship, while only Americans compete. Let me stress that we are an international team. The author, the legendary Maximillian de Lafayette, is French, to begin with. The rest of us come from Paris, London, Montreal, and Tel-Aviv, in addition to New York. We more than realize and respect Jazz from Europe, Australia, South America, Cuba, etc. We see it as a universal expression and have no intention of favouring Americans at all – as a matter of fact we have contacted many Europeans – but let’s face it, we are only working on Volume Five! This work, which will encompass at least twenty volumes, will cover the entire world. In addition, there is a work in progress of a mammoth one-volume World Who’s Who that will be made of four thousand pages, and an international encyclopaedia is also in the works. In addition, we don’t have only Americans on our covers. On Volume One, we had the Canadian diva, Carol Welsman. On the cover of Volume Two, we had three stars. Miss Marlene Ver Planck, who is American, Miss Randa Ghossoub, who is Lebanese, Miss Erica Luckett, who is a Mexican, Brazilian-born, international singer. On volume Four, one of our stars is Barb Jungr, who is the first lady of Jazz in England. Candidates and most favoured for the upcoming Volume Five include a Jamaican singer, a German saxophonist, and a French Jazz singer. The other concern Professor Gambier expresses is that this work is for “Ivy League singers and musicians” only. Not at all. In each volume we had many listings of new and emerging artists, and one of Mr. de Lafayette’s missions, which he states in every introduction and many of his articles, is to bring those hard working, serious artists into the limelight. In addition, we are contacting teachers, professors, trainers and studios as well, since teaching is as important as performing. The last concern the professor expresses is the question why FAMSTRA does not open its doors to non American artists. FAMSTRA is not affiliated with us, it is an independent organization. Our connection is based only on the fact that they were interested in publishing our books. I feel that the concern is valid, though, and I would suggest that any European artist who is interested, should contact FAMSTRA directly and offer to join. I hope I have addressed all the issues as clearly as possible, and I would welcome any reader’s comments and suggestions. Let the conversations begin – the more contact between authors, publishers, editors, teachers and artists, the better, and yes, let’s keep this conversation on an international level. What could be more valuable to all of us?

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MUSIC, SHOWBIZ AND ENTERTAINMENT OUTSTANDING PERSONALITIES OF THE 21^st CENTURY: THE LIVING LEGENDS. PEOPLE’S CHOICE IN 75 COUNTRIES.

Photos and list. This is the final result of an international poll/survey conducted in 75 countries as of June 15, 2007. Age range of the respondents: 27-72. Number of questionnaires sent: 315.000. A glance at the findings are quite revealing. For instance, thousands still remember The Mamas and The Pappas and particularly Michelle Phillips. Cher did not make the list even though, she earned more than $700 millions throughout a remarkable career. Ann Murray, Bono and Eminem did not score high enough to make the list. Trini Lopez was among those who topped the list. His redendition of “If I Had a Hammer” was regularly mentioned in the responses. Among the artists who scored very high outside the United States are: Neil Diamond, Michael Jackson, Paul Anka, Tom Jones, Barbra Streisand, Charles Aznavour, Doris Day, Madonna. Among those who scored high in the United States are: Willie Nelson, B.B. King, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, Madonna, Tina Turner.  It is fair to mention that the votes of the author and FAMPSPA were primordial in the selection process. Margin of error 5%. Read

THE OTHER ASPECT OF ENTERTAINMENT. BUT OF COURSE, RADIO, TV AND MEDIA PERSONALITIES ARE ENTERTAINERS!!

Dr. Monica Crowley, the crown jewels of the American media. La crème de la crème! A national treasure.

                     MEDIA PERSONALITIES WHO MADE THEIR MARK...THE MOST ADMIRED ONES. AND YES! MANY ARE ENTERTAINERS EXTRAORDINAIRES!! Read

ENTERTAINING FACES OUTSIDE ENTERTAINMENT MAINSTREAM. YES CONTESSA! THESE FACES ARE SO FUNNY AND ENTERTAINING!

Photos from L to R: 1-Jay Leno. 2-Michael Moore.

You don’t have to be a diva or a Rock star to be entertaining. If you have an unusual face or if you are known for unusual temperament, ipso facto you qualify. Entertaining faces of politicians and headliners: The way I see them. Read full article

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