Interview with Diana Krall

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The honeyed heat of Diana Krall's voice adds to the intimacy of romance, fuses generations of jazz lovers and Saturday, June 18, will melt the lingering snowpack.

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Interview with Michael McDonald, Blue-eyed and soulful

Living a musician’s life is not the first choice most parents wish for their children.

Luckily, the mother and father of five-time Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Michael McDonald approved of two diverse choices.

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Peggy Fleming has the medal and mettle

Peggy Fleming skated across the ice in Grenoble, France in 1968 and won not only Olympic gold but also hearts of fans around the world.

Her lithe elegance will be evident from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, at the fifth annual Magical Memories at the Resorts of Squaw Creek where she will skate with children.

Featured at the free event with young enthusiasts of the ice sport represents the full circle adventure Fleming has had.

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Boney James - fluidness of smooth jazz

The relaxed poetry coupled with effervescing rhythms that flow from his music also filters through a conversation with saxophonist Boney James.

Due for a repeat area visit at the upcoming Holiday Jazz Fest occurring Nov. 28, James is a content man.

Blessed with the triple gifts of songwriting, producing and the ability to play a number of instruments including the alto, tenor and soprano saxophones, the Grammy-nominated artist has been able to make a living for three decades.

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Meet Willie Nelson's Harp Player - Mickey Raphael

Love Willie Nelson?

Then you also love Mickey Raphael.

For over thirty years Raphael has been a member of the Nelson family. That is family with a capital F where connections are created through not through marriage or bloodlines but instead musical talent.

It is Raphael’s supreme command of a harmonica that pulsates the flight of desperation in Nelson’s rendition of “Midnight Rider”, drops a touch of bittersweet poetry to “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys” and wails like a night train cutting through the dark Mississippi Delta in “City of New Orleans”.

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