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Welcome To New York City Jazz Vocalist Lorraina Marro Blues Legend Tee Dee Young
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Food & Wine
Learn about wine with our expert guides to wine basics, explainers covering each wine grape, and curated lists of wine bottles for various budgets and occasions. Meet winemakers impacting the industry, explore wineries in the ever-expanding wine regions around the world, and discover how to order from a wine list or purchase and store wine with confidence. Whether you’re curious about how to taste wine like a pro or how to host a wine tasting party like a savant, Food & Wine has you covered.
Riesling
Because of the wide range of styles it’s made in, riesling is a wildly versatile wine. Since it’s a high acid grape, riesling is especially food-friendly. Dry versions are stunning with everything from sushi to pork and chicken while off-dry riesling does an incredible job at taming the heat of spicy dishes like this fragrant Thai shrimp soup.
Pinot Noir
Pinot noir comes in earthy, almost savory incarnations as well as fruity, berry-laden examples. Pair your aged pinot noir with earthy dishes like mushroom beef stew or herb-crusted lamb. While it’s true that white wine with fish is a safe bet most of the time, pour yourself a light, fruit-forward pinot noir the next time you tuck into a grilled salmon (or tuna) fillet and prepare to be wowed.
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LifeStyle Malbec
There’s a common saying in the wine world, “what grows together, goes together,” and down in Argentina where most of the world’s malbec is produced, that means one thing: meat. Malbec’s fruity profile makes it a winner with this tantalizing cherry barbecue sauce slathered over a rack of ribs.
Pinot Grigio
With its easy-drinking, citrusy profile, pinot grigio plays well with lighter dishes like pasta primavera and bright, zesty seafood entrees. Serve your pinot grigio with anything from fried calamari to prawn cocktail, fish tacos or even a light salad.
Sauvignon Blanc
With its leap-out-of-the-glass grassy, citrusy, mineral-driven aromas and flavors, sauvignon blanc is fabulous with lighter fare like seafood and vegetables. We love drinking a glass of sauvignon blanc at brunch with goat cheese veggie omelets or a vegetable stir-fry loaded with lemon garlic prawns.
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Artist Spotlight
Matthew Whitaker Jazz Piano Virtuoso
UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance
In both 2019 and 2020, Whitaker won The
virtuoso Matthew Whitaker on Sunday, June
and Publishers (ASCAP) Foundation’s Herb
(CAP UCLA) proudly presents jazz piano
18th at 7 pm at The Theatre at Ace Hotel.
Whitaker will perform music from his third and latest album, Connections, a six-
teen-track collection that serves as a bold declaration of his maturity as a player,
composer and bandleader. Tickets start at
$40 and are available now at cap.ucla.edu or by calling 310-825-2101.
Whitaker has been garnering acclaim for almost as long as he has been making music.
At just 13 years old, he became the youngest artist to be endorsed by Hammond Organs in their over 80-year history. At 15 he was
named a Yamaha Artist; the youngest musician to join the stellar roster of jazz pianists.
Now 22 years old, Whitaker has a career that
American Society of Composers, Authors,
Alpert Young Jazz Composers award for his compositions, Emotions and Underground. Whitaker has appeared on television programs such as FOX TV’s Showtime at the
Apollo, the Today Show, Harry Connick Jr Show, Ellen and 60 Minutes. He recently
starred, produced, and scored the All Arts documentary About Tomorrow as well as composed the original score for the film Starkeisha, currently streaming on Hulu. Whitaker’s three studio albums include
Outta The Box, Now Hear This, and Connections where he has collaborated with Der-
rick Hodge, Ray Chew, Jon Batiste, Christian McBride and Regina Carter.
Funds provided by the Henry Mancini Tribute Fund and the Kevin Jeske Young Artist Fund.
has taken him all over the world, playing on
The CAP UCLA 2023 spring programs contin-
for the Performing Arts, The Apollo, Carneg-
pany’s Arms Around America: Live Podcast
renowned stages including Lincoln Center
ie Hall, SFJAZZ Center, Newport Jazz Festival and international venues in France, Italy,
Germany, Indonesia, UK, Australia, Switzerland, Portugal, Japan, Spain, Morocco and South Korea.
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The Theatre at Ace Hotel Tickets start at $40.
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Artist Spotlight
Guitarist Tee Dee Young “Blues A Way of Life” Tee Dee Young, a blues legend in his own time. He
he was 20, he was performing in prestigious venues
has definitely got the blues and he loves “firing down
such as The Cotton Club, Albert King’s Club, King-
on that guitar”. While playing his own unique style
ton Mines, and Club Zero. Later on down the road he
of the Blues, his dynamic stage presence, exciting
would make special appearances at B.B. King’s Club
harmony and energy will put you in the mood for
and even Issac Hayes’ Club.
dancing!
Tee Dee is a native of Lexington, Kentucky. He has
Tee Dee would later find himself opening up and
been performing and playing for audiences for 54
even performing with legendary and acclaimed
years. He got his start playing the guitar sitting by
Blues and R&B musicians such as Johnny Rawls,
the railroad tracks at the early age of 13. He was ex-
Guitar Shorty, Big Bill Morgan, Albert King, Lil “Howl-
posed to the life of Blues learning the basics men-
ing” Wolf, Sir “Mack” Rice, Eddie Floyd, Malina Moye,
tored by an elderly gentleman, the late Mr. Harrison
Al Green, Denise Lasailes, Aretha Franklin, Cameo,
Coleman. He would pick up singing from his late
Lakeside, James Brown, Alexander O’Neal, Vesta Wil-
father, gospel singer Leonard Young and he would
liams, Miki Howard, and many others. What makes
later be influenced by his late brother George Young,
Tee Dee unique is the style in which he plays the
who would constantly remind him to never change
Blues. Tee Dee’s playing and singing are authentic to
his style in which he plays the Blues.
the genre but oblivious to current industry trends. His
guitar is a weapon, wielded with total authority, as-
At the age of 14 he formed his own band and
sailing the listener with his sheer virtuosity!! He writes
throughout the rest of his teens, Tee Dee would
and perform his own music, while still being able to
perform every chance he could get. Locations would
maintain his originality covering music written by
include basements, private parties, talent shows,
other artist and his love for pleasing his audience,
and entering through back club doors. By the time
while he’s “firing down on that guitar!”
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Artist Spotlight
Lorraina Marro Jazz Living Legend
Lorraina Marro released a brand new single “Alone Together” on March 5, 2023. A swingin’ tune written by Howard Dietz and Arthur Schwartz. Musicians on this track include Steve Rawlins/piano, Jennifer Leitham/bass, Rickey Woodard/tenor sax, and Kevin Winard/drums. She is scheduled to release 3 more singles this year: Abrazame, All My Tomorrows, and Voy a Apagar la Luz. Lorraina Marro’s 3rd album, Love is For All Time, was released on July 15, 2021. This release remained in the Top 10 Contemporary Jazz Albums on the weekly Roots Music Reports for over 52 weeks; and is #13 on the Roots Music Reports Best Jazz Albums for 2022. Musicians include: Steve Rawlins/piano, Jennifer Leitham/bass, Grant Geissman/guitar, Steve Pemberton/drums, Dr. Bobby Rodriguez/trumpet, and Rickey Woodard/tenor sax. She has two other cds: You Must Believe in Spring (released in 2004) and Mixed Emotions (released in 2015). Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Lorraina Marro has made her mark as a classy, sophisticated and talented jazz vocalist, who is passionate about her music and committed to interpreting songs in her own style. Her early influences include Nancy Wilson, Della Reese, Dinah Washington. Linda Ronstadt, Aretha Franklin and Barbra Streisand. Lorraina Marro has a powerful voice; her vocals are warm, smooth and sultry. Her live performances display her joy in singing, her charm, warm sense of humor and
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RecipesYou’ll love Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs Ingredients to make •
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Peanut butter: For the best results, choose a creamy, natural (only ingredients are peanuts and maybe salt) unsweetened peanut butter with a runny consistency that is not too oily. Unsalted butter: Unsalted butter works best here and puts you in more control of the overall levels of salt in the recipe. Puffed rice cereal: Adds a crisp crunch to the peanut butter filling. Powdered sugar: Powdered sugar is used to sweeten the peanut butter filling and help it hold its shape by soaking up some of the natural oils. Vanilla extract + salt: Vanilla and salt are added for flavor, and the vanilla also adds a delicious aroma that complements the peanut butter. Dark chocolate chips + Coconut oil: The chocolate and oil are melted together to create a smooth consistency for coating the peanut butter eggs.
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Heat peanut butter and butter until melted and runny, and then whisk in the vanilla extract. Add puffed rice, powdered sugar, and salt to the peanut butter mixture and stir to combine. Scoop the mixture into small balls and place on a lined baking sheet. Use your hands to shape the peanut butter crisp balls into egg shapes before chilling them in the freezer until firm. After melting the chocolate and coconut oil, work with one egg at a time and dip in the chocolate mixture. Remove with a fork and allow the excess chocolate to drip off into the
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Add finely chopped nuts. Mix in ¼ to ½ cup of finely crushed or chopped nuts when preparing the peanut butter and puffed rice mixture for added crunch. Alternatively, sprinkle the nuts on top before the chocolate sets to add texture and flavor.
Pork Chops Recipe Pork Chops are such a classic dish to serve as an entree. They are quick to make and ready to be baked in no time. The Best Seasoning for Pork Chops For the seasoning rub, we just used our favorite combination of ingredients: salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. This Pork Chops Recipe is so easy to prepare. The boneless pork chops are pan-seared until crispy then baked in garlic butter until juicy and tender. I love this combination but the pork chops work great with just about any seasoning.Pan-seared chops in a skillet then baked in garlic butter until tender and juicy! Such a simple yet great recipe and approved by kids and adults alike. How to make baked pork chops Ingredients • 1 lb boneless pork chops, or 3 pieces, 1/2-inch thick • 1 Tbsp olive oil • 1/2 tsp salt • 1 tsp paprika • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp onion powder • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper • ½ tsp Italian seasoning 1.
Combine ingredients for the garlic butter spread. 2. Lightly beat and season the chops. 3. Pan-sear the chops until golden brown on both sides. 4. Generously spread garlic butter over chops. 5. Bake until the meat tender.
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