CABARET VILLE MAGAZINE. P182.
VIRTUOSO CORNER Louise de Chambertin
ENTERTAINMENT GREATS FROM THE 1800'S TO THE PRESENT.
Saxophonist, songwriter and singer, Suzanne Grzanna on the front cover of the Entertainment Greats From The 1800's To The Present.
Paris-France. Volume VI of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment should take your breath away. It shines with glossy photos of divas and living legends. Almost 1,200 photos dress up the book. The title is predominant and illustrative per se ENTERTAINMENT GREATS FROM THE 1800'S TO THE PRESENT. This work is a tribute to stars and headliners of world showbiz, Jazz and music from the time of the silent films era and gramophone to modern times. Well-written, majestically illustrated and abundant with behind the curtains stories about the early stars and recording artists on and off stage. The delightful saga of this remarkable book begins with its cover; Suzanne Grzanna, a stunning diva and accomplished artist at so many levels conveys the message of the author: The nostalgia of the past with its charm and glorious music blended with today's rhythm fever and glitzy showbiz. Expressing it differently, the golden era of Hollywood, Broadway and Vaudeville bursts out on the pages of the tome and flirts with the madness of modern music. Grzanna seems to echo the beauty and elegance of the era of Cole Porter, Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima and Benny Goodman.
However, the book does not sleep under the rainbow of a very distant past. Several reviews and analyses of what is going on today in Manhattan, Hollywood and beyond are abundant. Including charts of CDs sales, market value of entertainers, latest trends in showbiz, Jazz newcomers and rising stars.
Queen of musical extravaganza, Molly Brandenburg aka Peggy Judy on the back cover of the book.
On the back cover of the book, the "queen of Martini-Opera and musical extravaganza", Molly Brandenburg known also as Peggy Judy dominates the scene. Brandenburg is another super duper star of the musical comedy scene in California. She is fun, mega-talented and larger than life. Both, Grzanna and Brandenburg are perfect for the covers of the book. "Entertainment Greats From the 1800's To The Present" is written by Maximillien de Lafayette, a living legend in world entertainment. He is the author of more than 100 books and countless world premiere musicals. The book is volume VI of this overwhelming series of World Who's Who consisting of 20 volumes. So far, 6 volumes are published. Two more will follow this year, and the rest in 2008. The World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment is published by the Federation of American Musicians, Singers and Performing Artists (FAMSPA) in collaboration with TimesSquarePress in New York, Paris, London, and Elite Associates in Washington, DC. I read part of it and browsed the table of contents. Needles to say, it is absolutely fantastic. You will love it from cover to cover. The book reflects the depth and astonishing knowledge of Mr. de Lafayette, as well as, his politely sarcastic flair. But that is good, it gives the book a "piquant" edge. The layout is elegant and as we say here in Paris it is "Chic et Distingue". No library on showbiz, music and Jazz is complete without ENTERTAINMENT GREATS FROM THE 1800'S TO THE PRESENT.