Judy Collins: An American Treasure

Judy Collins: An American Treasure

Celebrate one of America’s cultural treasures, Judy Collins.

Hearing of Kenny White

Hearing of Kenny White

Check out terrific singer-songwriter, Kenny White, a great undiscovered talent whose music has been heard by billions.

How Phil Ramone Picked Me

How Phil Ramone Picked Me

Here is and excerpt from Track Three of my memoir, NEVER SAY NO TO A ROCK STAR: IN THE STUDIO WITH DYLAN, JAGGER, SINATRA AND MORE, the story of how Lifetime-achievement Grammy-award winning producer-engineer Phil Ramone came to be my mentor in the 1970’s.

Phil Ramone: In Memoriam

Phil Ramone: In Memoriam

In memory of the great music producer/engineer and my mentor, Phil Ramone.

My 30 Minutes With Sinatra: The Saddest Thing of All

My 30 Minutes With Sinatra: The Saddest Thing of All

What was Frank Sinatra like to work with in the recording studio? Find out in this memoir by the recording engineer who was there.

Engineer With Bruised Knees: The McGarrigle Sisters

Engineer With Bruised Knees: The McGarrigle Sisters

Nonesuch Records, in collaboration with legendary producer, Joe Boyd, and engineer, John Wood, has re-released in a fine package, the first two albums, along with a disc of unheard demos and outtakes, by Kate and Anna McGarrigle. Learn about my involvement in the recording of these albums, and why it may be the album to take with you to a desert island.

The Time I Did, and Didn’t, Get to Work with Solomon Burke

The Time I Did, and Didn’t, Get to Work with Solomon Burke

Legendary soul-singer Solomon Burke dies, but leaves a legacy of wives, children, and a frustrated Paul Shaffer.

How Nick Ashford and Jerry Leiber Taught Me About Love

How Nick Ashford and Jerry Leiber Taught Me About Love

Nick Ashford, of the great songwriting and performing partnership, Ashford and Simpson, and Jerry Leiber, of the songwriting team, Leiber and Stoller, have both died. Having worked with them in the 1970’s they not only taught me about what makes a great song, but they taught me what makes a great relationship.

The Time Mick Jagger Sang Honky Tonk Women For Me

The Time Mick Jagger Sang Honky Tonk Women For Me

The true story of the creation of legendary Rolling Stones’ bootleg “Bedspring Symphony,” a personal vocal performance of “Honky Tonk Women” by Mick Jagger, and how it all led to a revelation about the meaning of life.

Oddballs and Angels: A Tribute to Phoebe Snow

Oddballs and Angels: A Tribute to Phoebe Snow

How my experiences with the late, great singer-songwriter Phoebe Snow taught me that those among us who are different are angels.