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Zach Bridges Celebrating Music’s Past, Present and Future September 2022 Volume 39

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EDITOR’S NOTE Who We Are At CoffeeTalk Jazz Magazine, we embrace our founder’s curious, innovative, and boundary-breaking spirit and infuse it into all our content and platforms. It is our mission to teach and inspire the readers, and our advertisers to design the life they want around the music they love.

We believe the joy is in soul, r&b and contemporary bebop, cool jazz. fusion, music shared.

Zach Bridges is our featured musician and cover story. He is and incredible composer and multi-genre piano player educator and vocalist. Zach’s love for popular music can be traced to his childhood.

The Artist Spotlight shines a light on Emmy nominee recording / mixing and sound engineer Masaki Araya. Keep your eyes open watch and listen to Melbourne-born reedman and passionate Jazz Saxophonist Even Carydarkis. His playing is as natural as breathing it’s effortless.

Music just like most other things one finds on divides opinion among fans, the kind of music and the musician loved by one differs from the kind of music and musician loved by another person. The three awe-inspiring musicians have cut across various genres all three have produced music that appeals to anyone and everyone.

Our editors and writers constantly seek out what is new and exciting in the music, arts, and fashion world. Our editorial staff takes immense pride in our work and strives to create original, authoritative, and well-researched content free of ethical concerns, conflicts, and misinformation. Our founder, Bridgette Lewis, is an entrepreneur, and three times book author Celebrating life in all its glory, an executive producer for radio and contracted by four of the top film studios. A recent recipient of the July 2022 Community Impact award she has been a household name for the past fifteen years in the arts and entertainment space.

What I know is that I am sensitive to all that is beautiful, to all that charms me and moves me through music Cheering you on as you listen to the music that bring you pleasure and comfort. I hope you’ll enjoy your stay here, just as much as I enjoyed creating it. It is a place of inspiration, of stories and poetry of images. If you want to say hello, just write me at CoffeeTalkJazzRadio@msn.com

Founder and Editorial Director

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“Sip, Savor and Celebrate Life with Wine”

“Artist Spotlight”

Napa Valley

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VMA Awards

Newark, New Jersey

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Zach Bridges

“The Musician’s Corner”

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The Artist

“Meet and Greet”

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Morningside High School Alumni Mixer “Class of 1978, 1979 & 1980”

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​D iana Ross “Music Legend”

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Evan Carydakis “Jazz Watch”

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Let’s Eat

“The Artisan Craft Kitchen”

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The Best Oatmeal Cookies “Made by: Lisa J. Olin”

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Serena Williams “A Tennis Legend”

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The Best Cakes in Town “Sweet E’s Bake Shop”

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Sydney Jazz Club

“Things to do in Sydney Australia”

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The “W” Hotel “Luxury with Limits”

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The Reading Room

“A Novel Idea - Books in Bloom”

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Magazine Staff Editorial Director

Contributing Writer

Entertainment Editor

Legal Department

Associate Editor

National Advertising

Travel Editor

Graphics Designer

Bridgette Y. Lewis Virmia Carter

Franklin Copiu Noria Diuest Baadim Truie

Copy Editor

Elixo Gilies Frankie Racenelli

Style Editor

Loro Piana Francisco Opiiu

Writers

Denia Grey Charmaine Whitei

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Dr. Weston Taylor Richard Bosti

Andrew Mukuye

Photographers

Les Smith Randy Gillian Jeremy Evans W Hotel Erick Anderson Elizabeth Leitzel Matthew Huyoiu Gebe Tim Fielding Bettie Grace Miner Sam Hill Entertainment

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Sip, Savor and Celebrate Life with Wine Embark on a guided wine tour in the renowned Napa Valley, the most celebrated wine region in North America. Discover boutique wineries that are hand-picked by your guide and enjoy a tasty picnic lunch. Every winery has its own unique charm, but some rise above the rest. From wineries with gorgeous grounds to those featuring elaborate architecture, this is our list of the ten most beautiful wineries in Napa Valley.

If you’re visiting Napa Valley for the first time or the fifteenth, you’ll likely be tasting a lot of cabernet sauvignon during your visit. Cabernet is, after all, acknowledged as the king of red grapes in Napa, dominating 40% of the region’s total production. With a terroir perfectly suited for growing cabernet, Napa has certainly found its sweet spot with this much-loved Bordeaux grape, and the results are powerful, deeply layered, and age-worthy wines showcasing notes of black fruit, violets, tobacco, and cedar, to name a few.

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Of course, the sheer number of wineries in Napa featuring cabernet and cabernet blends is enough to overwhelm any wine taster, so where to start? To help guide you, we’ve put together a list of 13 of the most famous names in Napa cabernet welcoming visitors, along with a few lesser-known wineries worth noting. Make some room in your cellar, because we have a feeling you’ll be going home with a few new bottles.

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T

he 2022 MTV Video Music Awards were

“Industry Baby” with Lil Nas X. But Harlow doesn’t

held at the Prudential Center in on

have any time to celebrate as one of the night’s

the show was emceed by LL Cool J,

three emcees along with LL Cool J and Video

Nicki Minaj, and Jack Harlow. Minaj

Vanguard Minaj. The VMAs always promise hot

was honored with the Video Vanguard Award,

outfits, drama, and, of course, music. Below, find

presented to her by her fans.

the full list of winners, updated throughout the

As the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards attempts

night.

to return to normalcy after last year’s semi-virtual show, they’re bringing back some old tradi-

Lizzo is nominated for five awards at this year’s

tions. The Video Vanguard Lifetime Achievement

Video Music Awards: artist of the year, as well as

award returns after a two-year-break to honor

song of the year, best pop, video for good and

Nicki Minaj. New traditions die hard, too though.

song of the summer, the last four all for “About

2021’s Global Icon Award is also back. This year,

Damn Time.” Lizzo was nominated for seven

it’s going to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, present-

VMAs over the previous three ceremonies —

ed by Cheech and Chong. Taylor Swift and Lil

most recently with her Cardi B collab “Rumors”

Nas X lead this year’s winners with three Moon

earning a nod for song of summer in 2021 — but

People each. Jack Harlow is up there with them

going into this year’s VMAs, has yet to actually

with three wins, one for “First Class” and two for

take home a Moon Person statue.

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Foo Fighters Imagine Dragons Måneskin Red Hot Chili Peppers Silk Sonic Song of the Year Adele – “Easy On Me” Billie Eilish – “Happier Than Ever” Doja Cat – “Woman” Elton John & Dua Lipa – “Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)” Lizzo – “About Damn Time” The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber – “STAY” Album of the Year Adele – 30 Video of the Year Doja Cat – “Woman” Drake ft. Future & Young Thug – “Way 2 Sexy” Ed Sheeran – “Shivers” Harry Styles – “As It Was” Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “INDUSTRY BABY” Olivia Rodrigo – “brutal” Taylor Swift – “All Too Well” (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) Artist of the Year Bad Bunny Drake Ed Sheeran Harry Styles Jack Harlow Lil Nas X Lizzo

Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever Drake – Certified Lover Boy Harry Styles – Harry’s House Song of the Summer Bad Bunny & Chencho Corleone – “Me Porto Bonito” Beyoncé – “Break My Soul” Charlie Puth – “Left And Right (feat. Jung Kook of BTS)” Doja Ca – “Vegas (From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Elvis)” Future ft. Drake, Tems – “Wait For U” Harry Styles – “Late Night Talking” Jack Harlow – “First Class” Kane Brown – “Grand” Latto x Mariah Carey – “Big Energy (Remix) ft. DJ Khaled”

Group of the Year Blackpink BTS City Girls

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Bad Bunny – Un Verano Sin Ti

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Lizzo – “About Damn Time”’ Marshmello x Khalid – “Numb” Nicki Minaj – “Super Freaky Girl” Nicky Youre, Dazy – “Sunroof”

Post Malone with Doja Cat – “I Like You (A Happier

March 2022: Sheneesa – “R U That”

Song)”

April 2022: Omar Apollo – “Tamagotchi”

Rosalía – “Bizcochito”

May 2022: Wet Leg – “Chaise Longue”

Steve Lacy – “Bad Habit”

June 2022: Muni Long – “Baby Boo” July 2022: Doechii – “Persuasive”

Best New Artist Baby Keem

Best Collaboration

Dove Cameron

Drake ft. Future & Young Thug – “Way 2 Sexy”

GAYLE

Elton John & Dua Lipa – “Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)”

Latto

Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “INDUSTRY BABY”

Måneskin

Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa – “Sweetest Pie”

SEVENTEEN

Post Malone & the Weeknd – “One Right Now” Rosalía ft. the Weeknd – “LA FAMA” The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber – “STAY” Best Pop Billie Eilish – “Happier Than Ever” Doja Cat – “Woman” Ed Sheeran – “Shivers” Harry Styles – “As It Was” Lizzo – “About Damn Time” Olivia Rodrigo – “traitor” Best Hip-Hop Eminem & Snoop Dogg – “From The D 2 The LBC” Future ft. Drake, Tems – “WAIT FOR U” Kendrick Lamar – “N95” Latto – “Big Energy” Nicki Minaj ft. Lil Baby – “Do We Have A Problem?”

Pusha T – “Diet Coke”

Push Performance of the Year

Best Rock

September 2021: Griff – “One Night”

Foo Fighters – “Love Dies Young”

October 2021: Remi Wolf – “Sexy Villain”

Jack White – “Taking Me Back”

November 2021: Nessa Barrett – “i hope ur misera-

Muse – “Won’t Stand Down”

ble until ur dead”

Red Hot Chili Peppers – “Black Summer”

December 2021: SEVENTEEN – “Rock With You”

Shinedown – “Planet Zero”

January 2021: Mae Muller – “Better Days”

Three Days Grace – “So Called Life”

February 2022: GAYLE – “abcdefu”

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Best Alternative

The Weeknd – “Out Of Time”

Avril Lavigne ft. blackbear - “Love It When You Hate Me”

Best K-Pop

Imagine Dragons x JID – “Enemy”

BTS – “Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)”

Machine Gun Kelly ft. WILLOW – “emo girl”

ITZY – “LOCO”

Måneskin – “I WANNA BE YOUR SLAVE”

LISA – “LALISA”

Panic! At The Disco – “Viva Las Vengeance”

SEVENTEEN – “HOT”

Twenty One Pilots – “Saturday”

Stray Kids – “MANIAC”

WILLOW, Avril Lavigne ft. Travis Barker – “G R O W”

TWICE – “The Feels” Video for Good

Best Latin

Kendrick Lamar – “The Heart Part 5”

Anitta – “Envolver”

Latto – “P*ssy”

Bad Bunny – “Tití Me Preguntó”

Lizzo – “About Damn Time”

Becky G X KAROL G – “MAMIII”

Rina Sawayama – “This Hell”

Daddy Yankee – “REMIX”

Stromae – “Fils de joie”

Farruko – “Pepas” J Balvin & Skrillex – “In Da Getto”

Best Metaverse Performance BLACKPINK The Virtual | PUBG

Best R&B

BTS | Minecraft

Alicia Keys – “City of Gods (Part II)”

Charli XCX | Roblox

Chlöe – “Have Mercy”

Justin Bieber – An Interactive Virtual Experience |

H.E.R. – “For Anyone”

Wave

Normani ft. Cardi B – “Wild Side”

Rift Tour ft. Ariana Grande | Fortnite

Summer Walker, SZA & Cardi B – “No Love (Extend-

Twenty One Pilots Concert Experience | Roblox

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Best Longform Video

Harry Styles – “As It Was”

Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los

Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “INDUSTRY BABY”

Angeles

Taylor Swift – “All Too Well” (10 Minute Version)

Foo Fighters – Studio 666

(Taylor’s Version)

Kacey Musgraves – star-crossed Madonna – Madame X

Best Art Direction

Olivia Rodrigo – driving home 2 u

Adele – “Oh My God”

Taylor Swift – “All Too Well” (10 Minute Version)

Doja Cat – “Get Into It (Yuh)”

(Taylor’s Version)

Drake ft. Future & Young Thug – “Way 2 Sexy” Kacey Musgraves – “simple times”

Best Cinematography

Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “INDUSTRY BABY”

Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar – “family ties”

Megan Thee Stallion ft. Dua Lipa – “Sweetest Pie”

Camila Cabello ft. Ed Sheeran – “Bam Bam” Harry Styles – “As It Was”

Best Visual Effects

Kendrick Lamar – “N95”

Billie Eilish – “Happier Than Ever”

Normani ft. Cardi B – “Wild Side”

Coldplay X BTS – “My Universe”

Taylor Swift – “All Too Well” (10 Minute Version)

Kendrick Lamar – “The Heart Part 5”

(Taylor’s Version)

Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “INDUSTRY BABY” Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa – “Sweetest Pie”

Best Direction

The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber – “STAY”

Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar – “family ties” Billie Eilish – “Happier Than Ever”

Best Choreography

Ed Sheeran – “Shivers”

BTS – “Permission to Dance” Doja Cat – “Woman” FKA twigs ft. the Weeknd Harry Styles – “As It Was” Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – “INDUSTRY BABY” Normani ft. Cardi B – “Wild Side” Best Editing Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar – “family ties” Doja Cat – “Get Into It (Yuh)” Olivia Rodrigo – “brutal” ROSALÍA – “SAOKO” Taylor Swift – “All Too Well” (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) The Weeknd – “Take My Breath”

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ZACK BRIDGES Musician’s Corner zafacom.com

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A Multi-genre Pianist/Keyboardist, Hammond Organist and Vocalist.

Z

ach Bridges is a multi-genre

vocals are influenced by years as a

pianist/keyboardist, Ham-

church organist/choir director and

mond organist and vocalist.

singing baritone and tenor in various

A native of the Fort Greene

choirs and worship team groups.

neighborhood of New York City,

After a 2-year period of college fol-

Zach’s love for popular music can

lowing high school, Zach enlisted in

be traced to his childhood, listening

the US Navy where he served in the

to AM/FM rock and soul radio sta-

Submarine Force for 16 years, fol-

tions and borrowing albums from the

lowed by nearly 7 years in the US

public library in Marion, South Car-

Army from which he retired as a Ser-

olina where he was raised. His gos-

geant First Class (E7). After several

pel-tinged playing style and soulful

years as a Department of Defense

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civilian contractor, Zach started and

variety of recordings available for

operated Zafacom Digital Media

streaming and download on all ma-

which served Federal, Virginia State

jor music services with much more in

and private clients.

the works. Enjoy the rich, soulful, and

Today, Zach’s primary vocation in-

stylistically diverse artistry of Zach-

volves performing, composing and

ary “Zach” Bridges...whether tickling

producing music and serving as a

the ivories for smooth jazz projects or

beloved piano teacher to students

lending rich, deep vocal tones to bal-

of all ages. He performs solo, as a

lads and sacred songs, Zach’s artistry

duo or trio with local musical part-

is sure to uplift and soothe your soul.

ners (his “Friends”), and as an on-call RECENT RELEASES sideman in full bands in and around

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the Hampton Roads area (Norfolk/

• “Classic” (album) - 2017

Virginia Beach) of Virginia. As a solo

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artist, you will enjoy the variety he offers, from jazz standards, to blues,

“Run Deep” (single) - 2021 “America the Beautiful” (single) 2017

• “Keep Your Eye on the Sparrow”

to Motown/soul, to rock and pop. A

(single) - 2017

charting Smooth Jazz and Rock/Soul/

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“Open House” (single) - 2016

Blues recording artist, Zach offers a

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“First Fruits” (EP) - 2013

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Zach Bridges zafacom.com

Q. Is Music therapeutic for you? Music is indeed therapeutic for me. Depending on the situation - practicing, writing, or actual performing - there might be varying degrees of either how therapeutic it feels, or if it feels like work. Whenever it feels like work, it’s not very therapeutic and is less “fun” for me. But even the work part is good, because I’m moving forward in my calling, especially these days doing more orchestration and scoring projects.

Q. At what age did

you realize you had a

gift to play, write and understand music?

As far as I can re-

member I’ve enjoyed listening to music because my mother always had a radio playing. I believe it was in 5th or 6th grade music class when I discovered a desire to learn to play piano. I had a few classmates who could play piano because they took lessons. One of my classmates was naturally talented and was playing in church at that age. But even before that, at around 8 or 9 I expressed music by building “drums” with Crisco cans and tin pans and mimicked drummers I saw on TV, playing along with the radio. I got a Mickey Mouse set of drums

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on Christmas Day ‘73. A few years later, my Mom bought for me my first keyboard, a little Magnus toy organ. I was about 13 years old. That was the instrument on which I taught myself the foundation of what I know and do now, and how to play by ear.

Q. How important is it to understand the business side of music? At some point, in my early 20’s while in the Navy I learned about copyright and PRO’s (Performance Rights Organizations). I became an ASCAP member, but at some point, later switched to BMI. I became aware of the value of not only working for hire (setting other’s lyrics to music, recording services, etc.) but also of protecting my intellectual property and creating long-term passive sources of revenue through royalties. Understanding the business side is not just about money, it’s also about protecting your rights as a creator.

Q Tell us two things we do not know about you?

For example, do you like sports? Do you have a hidden talent? I developed a love for sports when I was in the 6th grade, with baseball being my favorite sport. I subscribed to Sports Illustrated and spent many weekend hours watching pro and college sports as well as the Olympic

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Games. I took a self-interest in bodybuilding (re-

with obsessive, highly stressed, or self-import-

member the Bullworker?) and weightlifting and

ant tendencies. I say that not from a judgmental

played baseball from 6th grade until I was a high

perspective, but I prefer to be around people with

school sophomore. I was very athletic, and to this

more positive and easy-going personalities.

day still try to take care of myself physically. As for another “hidden talent” – and I tend to not share

Q. You have traveled the world and your pass-

much about this aspect (maybe I should), but I

port has been stamped many times. What is

feel I have a healing gift; I am into yoga, medita-

your favorite Port of Call? Drawing from my Navy

tion, and energy work as a Level I Reiki practitioner.

submarine deployment experience, two port calls I enjoyed were San Juan, Puerto Rico and Cura ao,

Q. You are a world class musician, what impress-

a Dutch Caribbean Island. As a young man in my

es you most about a well-trained musician? I’m

20’s back then, being away from home and go-

certainly impressed with a strong work ethic and

ing places I’d only dreamed of presented memo-

preparation for performances. It’s beautiful to

ry-making opportunities that I will cherish for the

see artists at work, and I am always open to learn

rest of my life.

from them. That said, I steer away from musicians

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Q. Let’s take a page from the movie “Back to The

fully made and have a unique audience.

Future.” If you could go back and take a page from your past, is there an experience you would

Q. If you could sit down and have steaming HOT

change about your life? To be honest, I’m not sure

with any musician past or present. Who would it

I would change anything. I’m sure looking back I

be and why? There are many, but I have to go with

could have made different decisions about many

Mr. Joe Sample on this one. His recordings in the

things or wished certain situations could have

early ‘90’s were a huge influence on my path as

been better. I think any decisions I made were

a contemporary jazz keyboardist. In 1997 he per-

a function of what I knew, understood, or simply

formed at The Boathouse (now closed) in Norfolk,

wanted. I believe that’s just a part of my life’s jour-

Virginia with his trio. My prized possession to this

ney and I still live and learn today.

day is an “Old Places Old Faces” album cover he autographed for me that night, and the memory of

Q. You have had an opportunity to experience

shaking his hand and briefly conversing with him

various cultures while traveling. If you could set-

still give me goosebumps.

tle into a new country, where do you see yourself?

I don’t know why, but I am in love with the United

Q. What is the best gut decision you’ve ever

Kingdom, particularly England, and especial-

made? I would have to say at the age of 20, I really

ly the city of London. Never been there, but from

needed a change in my life, to break free from

the outside looking in I love the diversity and the

certain situations. Against all the “conventional

accents! I will not assume there is utopia there (as

wisdom” from family, school counselors and even

with anywhere), but I can see myself doing at least

myself, I enlisted in the Navy. That decision cata-

some long-term visits, if not actually live there.

pulted my life’s path in a new direction and into new places, experiences and relationships, both

Q. Prior to hitting the stage for a live performance

good and not so good.

do you have any rituals that get you ready?

Prayer and meditation, always. Just calming and

Q. What places inspire you to write? Anywhere

centering and allowing myself to become a vessel

that is quiet and removed from the noise of life. Or

of service to others and not self-service. I be-

I can be in a noisy restaurant and something I see

lieve God gave me music as a gift for healing and

or hear will strike up musical ideas. I can be driving

comfort as well as for entertainment. I want to be

and if ideas come to me I will hit the recorder app

a good steward of that and use it to the best of my

on my phone. So pretty much anywhere but I do

ability.

love having my own studio spaces for the past 10 or so years for writing and doing business. Other

Q. There is a lot of noise on the music highway.

than that, even while I sleep – but unfortunately, I

How did you find your voice among all the noise?

rarely remember the beautiful music I heard!

A long time ago I accepted the fact that I can only be my own unique self, and to not try to replicate

Q. What is one word that brings you joy? Catfish. I

others who are more popular and famous than

love catfish!

me. I focus on the reality that I am just as wonder-

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Morningside High School Alumni Mixer “Class of 1978, 1979 & 1980”

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fter three long years, The Mighty Mon-

Our DJ for the night was none other than a Mon-

archs are back! The Red, & White

arch himself, “DJ Stevo” he kept us partying and

beams again! The Alumni of Morning

Rockin’ to our favorite music of the 70’s era which

Side High School, C/O’78 (Les Sages)

brought back a lot of High School memories for us.

from Inglewood California, recently hosted their

An Opportunity drawing was held, with great gift

first All class Mixer. Friday August 19th, 2022 at

cards as prizes. Fun photo Ops, laughs, hugs and

T.G.I.Fridays in Ladera Heights. The events hosts

a few tears were shared throughout the night. The

were C/O’78 Grads, Jay Clark & Lorenzo “Lo” Whit-

Mixer was held to re-unite those we haven’t seen

tiker-Silvers. The turnout was Amazing! All classes

since High School or since the last All Class Mixer

were in attendance but shouting out our under-

back in 2019. Covid-19 restrictions put a stop to

classmen, younger sisters & brothers the classes

pretty much all social gatherings of this type, so

of ‘79 & ‘80 they showed us much Love with their

it felt good to get out and be normal again. Well,

presence and assistance.

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were wearing masks and elbowing here and there, and a lot of us just went wild and kept the faith.

The Mixer is also our springboard for the huge All Class Alumni picnic gathering we hold at Edward Vincent Park (formerly Centinela Park) in Inglewood. Classmates who live out of state fly in, drive in, bus in you name it but this gathering ain’t no joke. Alumni from the 1950’s to 2022 attend this huge event bringing in over 500 attendees!

Plenty fun, food, music, Love, Unity, Peace and always GOD is with us. The class who draws the most people in attendance wins the Scepter & Crown.

Thanks to everyone who supported and participated in our activities. Congratulations to All our 2022 Winners! And our Winners are:

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Music Icon & Legend

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One Night Only At The Hollywood Bowl Fresh off the release of her new album Thank You, one of the greatest entertainers of all time returns to the Hollywood Bowl for a one-night tour of her hits, which include “I’m Coming Out,” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Stop in the Name of Love,” and so many more.

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egendary entertainer Diana Ross comes

an icon in the entertainment industry. She is

to the Hollywood Bowl, this special one-

an Academy Award-nominated actress for

night-only performance will feature

her unforgettable role as Billie Holiday in Lady

selections from her impressive and expansive

Sings The Blues, a Tony and Golden Globe

career, that spans more than four decades!

winner, a best-selling author, winner of eight

Diana Ross is an American singer and actress.

American Music Awards and a recipient of the

She rose to fame as the lead singer of the

Kennedy Center Honors and the Grammy Life-

vocal group the Supremes, who became Mo-

time Achievement Award. Her reputation as a

town’s most successful act during the 1960s

woman of great style and beauty has put her

and one of the world’s best-selling girl groups

on the covers of hundreds of magazines. Ms.

of all time. They remain the best-charting

Ross has sold more than 100 million records

female group in history, with a total of twelve

and recorded 18 No. 1 hits. Her music became

number-one hit singles on the US Billboard

the sound of young America in the ‘60s soon

Hot 100, including “Where Did Our Love Go”,

after she signed with Motown Records in 1961

“Baby Love”, “Come See About Me”, and “Love

with The Supremes. She embarked on her

Child”.

extraordinary solo career in 1970, and has not

Diana Ross has had a profound influence on

stopped since performing to fans around the

American popular culture and has become

world.

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JAZZ WATCH Australia Saxophonist Evan Carydakis Australian saxophonist Evan Carydakis is one of the most versatile international musicians I have interviewed to date. He moves effortlessly from pop-to-r&b and straight-ahead jazz. reer and work have stood the test of time. His sound is clear, articulate and deliberate his technique tone and sound his own. Every note coming out of Evan’s tenor and soprano saxophone will get your feet moving. The other musician’s playing and co-authoring melodies are noteworthy commanding attention. He has found the sweet spot and he stays in the music pocket ahead of the curve on his current single “Movin On.” Can talk about funky slow & mid-tempo grooves? With an unmistakable tone his sax sound will keep him at the top of the list of the contemporary instrumentalists.

I believe the Carydakis playing is as natural as breathing it’s effortless. Evan also layers the Over the past twenty-five years his style has grown and evolved. Evan’s enthusiasm and creativity on his current single “Movin On” master’s improvisation moving in out of music genres with grace and ease. His plays with warmth and sentiment and it flows through his

sax parts on the hook giving it a harmonizing element. When you get to this level of competence, there is literally nothing you cannot do.

There are times when we are compelled to color outside the lines and his exhilarating sonic excursion, he does just that. His current single

current single.

“Movin On” could easy became a major cross-

For more than 25-years Carydakis music ca-

sic resounds like a ray ofsunshine in a gloomy

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world, a source of energy, a true hymn to life. His gives you a fresh start and a way forward after a loss or any other difficult experience. During our LIVE broadcast and interviews he encouraged listeners to just be themselves.

As we emerge and move from a post pandemic world leaving the old behind and embracing the new normal. He says, “We are all striving to be our best self and living in the moment.”

Climbing the music charts, the fans have spoken, and they are embracing every note. Add Movin On” to your music collection. Available for purchase now.

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Evan Carydakis www.evancarydakis.com.au

Qn. What would your life be like without music?

Qn. Describe your favorite and least favor-

I can’t imagine a life without listening to, creat-

ite part about being an indie artist? I love the

ing, or being involved in some way shape or form

control I have over my own destiny, as you must

in music. My life with music in it is busy, creative,

be involved in every aspect of your musical life.

challenging, frustrating, and sometimes it’s also

From booking shows, to arranging insurance, to

extremely rewarding?

organizing rehearsals, hire cars, backline, writing press releases, scheduling social media, arrang-

Qn. Which Saxophone did you play alto, so-

ing advertising, ticketing, forming internation-

prano or tenor? I play Tenor and Soprano saxo-

al networks, finding the right studio musicians,

phone. I have only recorded on Tenor, but I play

writing, and did I mention practicing !!? My least

Soprano on tour extensively. I must write a tune

favorite part is not having more time to dedicate

specifically for Soprano, as a part of my next se-

to practice.

ries of releases.

Qn. What kind of music do you like to listen to Qn. Have you mentored or trained other musi-

when you’re not performing? I love listening to

cians? Previously I had indeed mentored other

my smooth jazz peers, to see what they are do-

musicians, and I must say at this stage of my

ing, and to get inspiration and ideas from them. I

career, its not a priority or something that I do

listen to mainly smooth jazz radio online.

anymore ! I much prefer the challenge of writing, performing, recording, and co-producing ,my

Qn. If you could have piping hot Coffee with

original repertoire. That’s where my head space

any musician past or present, who would it be

is right now.

and why? For me it would be John Burkes Dizzy Gillespie. When I was young, I was lucky enough

Qn. Do you have a favorite piece of music that

to see His United Nations All Star Orchestra at

you worked on? My favorite piece of music is

The Arts Centre in Melbourne Australia. I remem-

always the current song I am working on. Now it’s

ber all the names; Frank Foster (a killer player),

a new tune called Cherry Pops, and it’s sched-

Jimmy Heath ( also a killer player !), Grady Tate,

uled for release next year, probably as the lead

Paquito Di Riviera, Gerry Mulligan, Melba Liston,

single on a three song EP. Inspired by my love of

etc, al. In fact, the entire band was a KILLER band,

animals, particularly dogs, and specifically my

and I was in awe of Dizzy himself. I remember

gorgeous Australian Kelpie girl Cherry ! She is an

thinking to myself at the time “this guy (Dizzy)

absolute delight and a blessing.

was the founder of the modern language of jazz, and he was right there with bird”. A once in a

Qn. Did you remember the first music concert

lifetime musician, and an outstanding human

you purchased tickets for? I do ! It was John

being.

Cougar Mellencamp, in my hometown of Melbourne Australia, at a venue called Festival Hall.

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Masaki Araya

Q. Who inspired you to make music? No one per-

be the other way around. Being present when

sonally but like everyone, music definitely inspired

writing is important. Legendary songwriter, Di-

me to go in that direction. I first listened to my old-

ane Warren says it best, “If you don’t show up,

er brother’s eclectic collection growing up— Every-

then nothing is going to happen.” There are times

one from The Beatles, Chicago, Luther Vandross,

when you have to take a break from your space

New Order, Pat Benatar, Earth Wind & Fire, etc. My

due to a creative block. Those times are just as

twin brother owned Stax/ Volt, Atlantic, Motown but

great because you’re not thinking about creating

also rap, and other genres. Although my collection

at that point and your mind starts to wander until

of artists including the aforementioned Vandross,

an idea pops up out of nowhere! It can be while

the classic period Stevie Wonder, The B-52s, Len-

taking a shower too! If a collaborator is involved

ny Kravitz, and Babyface, most of the other col-

in the making of a tune, then who came up with it

lections were songwriter based instead of artist

first? Bouncing off of each other is a great source

based. In the late 90s and early 00s, I used to pur-

of creativity because there are ideas you never

chase CD singles at major record stores but more

thought about.

importantly, at used CD stores that sold hard-tofind promotional-only singles that may contain instrumental/ acapella/ other versions not available for public consumption. I also bought import singles from the United Kingdom and Japan, along with a few of their albums for the bonus tracks not available in the U.S. Most of these collections either involved songs written and/ or produced

by Babyface, Diane Warren, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder, and David Foster. While I did collect other writers/ producers along the way, they were the main ones as they knew how to either bring the best out of a vocalist, lyrics (if applicable), music, arrangement, and/ or production. Learning from the masters through not hearing but rather actively listening to the many elements of the song drove me to pursue it.

Q. When you write music where does your inspiration come from? So many factors go into the process of songwriting and it depends on the song. If I’m writing it on my own, then ideas can from virtually anywhere. Most times for me, it’s perspiration rather than inspiration. One shouldn’t have to wait for a song to come to them. It should

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Q. hat advice do you have for anyone starting in

be good for an actual song but it may use well

the business? Know both meanings- The creation

in other mediums that are in need of music and

itself and the business. We all love the creative

film is one for sure. Most times, they are unfinished

aspect but most times, it’s all about the business.

ideas that can be expanded on that fit perfectly

Many are not aware or do not understand that

with a certain project. It’s okay to have piles upon

there is a business side that they should learn

piles of created music at your disposal. Eventually,

about. Not knowing the business side is like watch-

they will find a home. It may not be instantaneous

ing yourself burn alive from an out-of-body expe-

but it will get there.

rience point of view. If applicable, take business courses. One other important factor is knowing

Q. Describe a time you worked with a difficult cli-

how to handle rejection. This happens to everyone

ent. What did you learn? It was a combination of

and not everyone will support you in your endeav-

a few people both men and women, Each brought

or. If you really want to make it, then “sacrifice”

numerous levels of difficulty that became life les-

will often be in your vocabulary. Yes, the hard-

sons. On one hand, there is a vision colliding that

work put into it may seem a colossal failure when

neither party is seeing eye to eye but on the other

rejection comes into the fold. “Perserverance” is

hand, is the attempt worth fighting for? One of the

another one that will often be in your vocabulary

most important things I learned is to just shut up

if you choose to accept the mission. Not everyone

and complete the project if others are depending

will continue to keep their head up high and keep

on you. There are other times when letting go is

moving forward. There may be die hard supporters

the only option. The motivation to care is no longer

that believe in all you do but guess what? What

in existence and it is best to part ways in the name

they say and do will not work if you do not believe

of mental and emotional health.

in yourself.

Q. Can you describe the most exciting audio projQ. What does it take to produce a film score? It

ect you’ve completed? They’re all pretty exciting

depends on the project itself. What genre is it? If

to be honest whether A.) working on music either

it’s a horror, for example, then what kind of sound

as a main artist or as a composer/ beat maker

are we going for? There are so many sub-genres

for Chicago-based Whoz The Boss Music Library

and composers that they want to have the score

(https://whozthebossmusic.com/) B.) Sound de-

to be like. I can’t speak for anyone else, but I am

signing/ sound editing/ mixing a theater podcast

a fan of references. I would ask them to send me

for a greater Los Angeles-based Dean Productions

music to listen to get a feel of what they’re look-

Theatre’s Premiere The Play (deanproductionsthe-

ing for. There are other elements to consider such

atre.com) or various visual, including a short film,

as length of the film (feature or short film), length

Some Part Of Her, by Tacoma, Washington-based

of the scene (30 seconds? a couple of minutes?

Detective Media (http://detectivemedia.com/) I

Longer?), and beginning and/ or ending credits,

can’t speak for anyone else, but I hate staying on

among many others. One of the things I learned

one lane. I love getting my hands on everything I

many, many decades ago is to never throw any-

can and leave an imprint of myself for people to

thing away. Every piece of music creation may not

discover over time.

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GIFT OF MUSIC FOUNDATION Instrument Donation Program Donated musical instruments drive many of the things we do at The Gift of Music Foundation. someone who will cherish it and fully appreciate it’s value, and 2) it helps ensure that kids who want to learn to play are not held back by the costs of instruments and classes. Your donation is literally giving The Gift of Music!

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Founder, Owner & Cake Lover series, Roswell and TV movie, Dying to Live. After fulfilling her dream of becoming a Producer in the film and television industry, Lisa decided to utilize her producing skills and start a new business of her own.

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erena Jameka Williams is an American professional tennis player. She was ranked world No. 1 in singles by the Women’s Tennis Association for 319 weeks, including a joint record is an American professional tennis player. She was ranked world No 1 in singles by the Women’s Tennis Women Tennis Association (WTA) for 319 weeks, including a joint-record 186 consecutive weeks, and finished as the yearend No. 1 five times. She won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most by any player in the open ER and the second-most (behind Margaret Court’.

Along with her older sister Venus Williams was coached by her parents Oracena Price and Richard Williams. Turning professional in 1995, she won her first major singles title at the 1999 US French Open. From the 2002 French to the 2003 Australian Open,

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she was dominant, winning all four major singles titles (each time over Venus in the final) to achieve a non-calendar year and the career Grand Slam, known as the ‘Serena Slam’.

the pair was unbeaten in Grand Slam doubles finals. This includes a non-calendar year Grand Slam between the 2009 Wimbledon Championships and the 2010 French Open, which granted the sisters the doubles world No.1. She won four Olympic gold medals Olympic, three in women’s doubles -an all-time joint record shared with her sister. She has also won two major mixed doubles titles, both in 1998. In August 2022, Williams announced her impending retirement from professional tennis.]

Williams is widely considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time. The arrival of the Williams has been credited with ushering in a new era of power and athleticism on the women’s professional tennis.

Serena holds the most combined major

The next few years saw her claim two more singles majors but suffer from injury and decline in form. Beginning in 2007, however, she gradually returned to form despite continued injuries, retaking the world No. 1 singles ranking. Beginning at the 2012 Wimbledon Championships, Williams returned to dominance, claiming Olympic gold, and becoming the first tennis player to achieve

a Career Golden Slam in both singles and doubles. She won eight out of thirteen singles majors, including all four in a row from 2014-15 to achieve a second “Serena Slam”.

At the 2017 Australian Open, she won her 23rd major singles title, surpassing Steffi Graf’s Open Era record Open Era record. She then took a break from professional tennis after becoming pregnant and has reached four major finals since returning to play.

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2020 US Open - Day 6

The 2019 Met Gala Celebrating Camp: Notes on

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 05: Serena

Fashion - Arrivals

Williams of the United States celebrates winning

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 06: Serena Williams

her Women’s Singles third round match against

attends The 2019 Met Gala Celebrating Camp:

Sloane Stephens of the United States on Day

Notes on Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of

Six of the 2020 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King

Art on May 06, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by

National Tennis Center on September 05, 2020

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in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo

Museum/Vogue)

by Al Bello/Getty Images) 2014 Brisbane International - Day 7 BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 04: Serena Williams of the USA celebrates victory after winning her finals match against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus during day seven of the 2014 Brisbane International at Queensland Tennis Centre on January 4, 2014 in Brisbane, Australia.

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Serena Williams proved that she was a champ both on and off the tennis court when she took to the 2019 Met Gala red carpet in a bright yellow, floral embellished Atelier Versace gown and a pair of matching Off-White x Nike sneakers at the legendary cultural institution on Monday night.For Williams, who co-chaired the 2019 Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual Costume Institute Benefit alongside Anna Wintour, Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele, Harry Styles and Lady Gaga, to pair her Versace gown with a pair of Nike sneakers, was a natural choice, embodying the spirit of the gala’s theme, Camp: Notes on Fashion, which was inspired by Susan Sontag’s iconic

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here’s nothing better than taking in the sounds and atmosphere of A world-class entertainment destination, Sydney is known for its huge selection of genres of music at our fingertips. For many years, Sydney has been home to a large selection of amazing Jazz Bars and Clubs. Each of which celebrates the style of music in their own way, whilst showcasing some of the best homegrown and international talent. From classic jazz styled bars to modern interpretations of classic clubs we really are spoiled for choice. So if you’re looking to experience some amazing live jazz, look no further than our list of the 10 best jazz bars and clubs that Sydney has to offer.

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“From Pitfalls to Purpose” No matter who you are, we all fall on hard times at some point in our life. Overcoming adversity is by no means easy, but there are steps you can take to make even the biggest of obstacles more manageable. My book was birthed to help Women avoid falling in the pits of life. My story serves as inspiration to Women that there is life on the other side of your pain and betrayal. I help Women turn their lives around move into purpose, past life disruptions, conquer fear and find hope.

I love to see Women’s eyes light up when they realize that they are not stuck, you are not what happened to you. You can create a new story. “From Pitfalls to Purpose” May or may not be for you. But you know someone who needs my message of hope, healing and transformation.

ORDER MY BOOK: Amazon: www.amzn.to/3QqVJmk Visit my website: www.bridgettelewis.com

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A Novel Idea Book in Bloom Just like we’ve been waiting for those springtime buds to emerge from the earth, we’ve been eagerly anticipating the latest books of the season.

Check out these literary picks that have scored spots on our shelves.

“TRACY FLICK CAN’T WIN” BY TOM PERROTTA | SCRIBNER Tom Perrotta’s follow-up to the memorable “Election” (the movie version starred Reese Witherspoon in the iconic role) reintroduces us to Tracy Flick, now in mid-life. An assistant high school principal in a New Jersey suburb, Tracy is on the brink of a much-anticipated promotion. But when she is asked to serve on the committee to elect members of the school’s Hall of Fame, a former school quarterback emerges as a questionable candidate and brings up bad memories for her. As high school politics rears its ugly head for her once more, Tracy reflects on events and figures in her past that still leave her unfulfilled.

Doesn’t she deserve more after all this time?

No word yet on a movie adaptation, but we’re hopeful there will be one with Reese Witherspoon starring once again.

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“YOU MADE A FOOL OF DEATH WITH YOUR BEAUTY” BY AKWAEKE EMEZI | ATRIA BOOKS Five years after her love died in an accident, Feyi, an artist, is ready to begin living—and dating—again. She starts a tenuous relationship with a man, but realizes she has more desire for her new beau’s father than for him.

Her art career is on the verge of taking off, but Feyi isn’t sure who she is or what she wants in life. How can someone who is still grieving her past love feel optimistic about her chances for a new one?

The author’s bestseller, “The Death of Vivek Oji,” was a finalist for the National Book Award.

“THIS TIME TOMORROW” BY EMMA STRAUB | RIVERHEAD BOOKS On the night before she turns 40, Alice is content if not ecstatic with her life. She’s got a good job and a wonderful best friend, but her dad is in failing health. When she wakes up the next morning, she finds that she has gone back to her 16th birthday—and her dad is in his prime. With this new insight of their collective past, she begins to see the present in a different way, but now she may have the ability to alter it.

Time-travel gets a new spin through the sharp wit of Emma Straub in her much-anticipated new novel

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“LAST BREATH” BY NEV SANTANA After her mother dies from lung cancer, Atlanta journalist Candice Thomas moves to Austin. However, her fresh start proves harder than anticipated. Marcus Carter is also struggling as the first Black CEO of a tobacco company, having assumed the position after his white father passed away. Confrontation ensues when Candice blames the company for her mother’s death, and Marcus discovers his father did not die of natural causes—and suspects Candice’s new employer knows the identity of his father’s killer.

A writer and entrepreneur from

Brooklyn, Nev Santana uses his storytelling talents to shine a light on minority representation, social justice, mental health, and love.

“LOVE TO BE LOVED” BY EMMA MAIORANA ILLUSTRATED BY GAYLE COBB | BRAUGHLER BOOKS Bruce and Obie are brother cats on a visit to a rescue ranch. They befriend some fun-loving farm animals who teach them that while they might not be indoor animals, they enjoy attention and affection just as much as pets at home do. The author is an animal lover and wrote this book to teach children to be compassionate toward animals and understand that everyone wants and deserves to be loved.

This beautifully illustrated book is

recommended for young readers up through age 9.

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT

LAUREN VENA If you read the delight that is “My Mom…The Best Ever” and wondered “What about the dads?” then has been rewarded. Lauren Vena is back with a new those amazing men your kids adore.

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