In this extended excerpt from my book, Godfather of the Music Business, I tell the story of how Morris Levy … Continue reading Morris Levy and Alan Freed

Among the many fabled Jewish entrepreneurs of the ‘50s who helped spawn the growth of R&B, doowop, and Latin musics, … Continue reading George Goldner and the Birth of Tico Records

This excerpt contains material that I was originally hoping to include in my book, Godfather of the Music Business: Morris … Continue reading Morris Levy: Growing Up in the Bronx

In 1949, Morris Levy opened Birdland, a trendy nightclub featuring the hottest new music, bebop. Opening night featured Charlie Parker and … Continue reading Birdland Takes Flight

The noted website All About Jazz is featuring a (revised with more information) excerpt from my new book GODFATHER OF … Continue reading New! All About Jazz Feature