Oak Park Journal Music Reviews

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Oak Park Renaissance Man "Les Golden" has been written by biographer Jordan Naoum and published by Duc Publishing.

Flying Tennis Balls, a short story by Dr. Barry Abrams
★★★★
"A fun story of love, sports, and animals."
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.

Go the F**K to Sleep
★★★★
" Beautifully illustrated with dreamlike images telling a story of
Vulgar and shameful delight with laughs and crudeness at every turn ."
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.

Picturing Hemingway’s Michigan
author Michael R. Federspiel
"Few Americans have had a greater impact on the emotions and attitudes of the American
people than Ernest Hemingway. . .He almost singlehandedly transformed the literature
and the ways of thought of men and women in every country in the world."
– President John F. Kennedy, 1961
"Highly recommended. A beautiful book having wonderful photos,
research, and lots of fascinating history."
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.

"I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced."
"The story is well written and the tale is haunting. The facts are
a slap on the face of all decent people, and a punch to the perpetrators."
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The Blind Faith Hotel
by Pamela Todd
"A Great Read for a Young Adventure..."

“Bernanke’s Test: Ben Bernanke, Alan Greenspan, and the
Drama of the Central Banker”
by Johan Van Overtveldt
review by Terri Schlichenmeyer

“The Football Uncyclopedia”
reviewed by Terri Schlichenmeyer

Diamonds of Death
By John Luck, M.D.
reviewed by Erica du Lac

Worms Eat MyGarbage
By Mary Appelhof
reviewed by Erica du Lac

"Lives of the Musicians", by author Kathleen Krull and illustrator Kathryn Hewitt
review by Ed Vincent

John McCain's New Book, "Hard Call" is reviewed by Terri Schlichenmeyer.
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“Dino Poop” by Jane Hammerslough- reviewed by Terri Schlichenmeyer
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The Forty-Niners DC Comic Book-Illustrated by Oak Park Award Winning Artist Gene Ha
" A wild ride of drama, controversy, and art" OPJ
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The Ghost Ocean, by Richard Benke, is the first novel of Oak Park native Richard Benke.
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Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam. "Well
written and researched..should be read by Congress"
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Horse of Seven Moons, by Karen Taschek
"Vivid description will have the story racing
through your mind." OPJ
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A History of Maywood, by Douglas Deuchler
"Another Success for our Local Historian, and gifted writer." OPJ
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The Encyclopedia of Chicago, is now in stores.
"the phenomenal project is a must for anyone
who wants to know it all about the most interesting
city on the Great Lakes - Chicago" OPJ
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Hunt and Kill - U-505 and the U-boat War
in the Atlantic.
"Highly recommended for those wanting to know
more about the U-505 and the story she played in the War." OPJ
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Stephanie Kane's "Seeds of Doubt"
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The Coverlet Book by Helene Bress
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IF YOU HAD FIVE MINUTES WITH THE PRESIDENT
"Oak Park Journal Highly Recommended"
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Stage Fright in Music Performance
and Its Relationship to the Unconscious
by Michael I. Goode
"A recommended book for those who
want or need to know more about stage
performance." OPJ
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The Lions of Tsavo : Exploring the Legacy
of Africa's Notorious Man-Eaters
by Bruce D. Patterson
"Highly Recommended"
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ALL THE SHAH'S MEN, An American Coup
And The Roots Of Middle East Terror, By
Stephen Kinzer from the New York Times.
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Doug Deuchler's New Book Available Now
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Wedding’s Widow
The 7th Cassidy McCabe Mystery
by Oak Park author Alex Matthews
"Oak Park Journal Highly Recommended"

Reviewed Music Recordings

..Contemporary .......

"All That Glitters" by Mimi Betinis

"Blue Sky", written with inspiration from his wife, blends a fresh Caribbean wave of rhythm with a cool tropical breeze of amorous devotion. The album is fun and the songs are vivid with great music. We can't wait for another..... "Highly recommended"
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REFLECTIONS FROM THE HEART
a new cd by Laurie McEathron Marchese.
Her sultry demure is blended with innocence and charm.
"Highly recommended.."
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Serenade a Mario Lanza songbook

" A Great Album with a Grand Selection of Favorites from a Treasured Talent, some for the first time released to the public"

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The Story, by Brandi Carlile
"a great CD" Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc
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Pacifica Quartet's New Cd.. "Great Musicans Playing Wonderful Selections in a Grand Setting" Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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Modern Times, by Bob Dylan "A wonderful CD, please give us more..."Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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"TOP OF THE WORLD" a new CD by
Jere Mendelsohn. "A nice slice of Country
from California." OPJ
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THE STORY OF ARTEMISIA, a multimedia music performance by Linda M. Smith. A Great Show....
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Memoirs Of A Geisha (the Music) by John Williams
with Itzhak Perlman and Yo-Yo Ma "It doen't get better than this" OPJ
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Anna Nalick; "Wreck of the Day" "A Bright new
singer/writer with a lot of talent." OPJ
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Bruce Springsteen's 'DEVILS & DUST' "Another Hit
for the King of Ballads" OPJ
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Michelle Citrin, "a Great singer and writer. Someone
to keep an Eye On." OPJ
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Remember the '70's Greatest Hits Live, highlights
from the CBS TV show hosted by Kenny Rogers
and the First Edition. "A blast from the past..
.looking like yesterday" OPJ
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"Isn't It Romantic: The Standards Album" by
Johnny Mathis. " Class, soul and nostalgia..." OPJ
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Angelique Kidjo performs Oyaya!
"Warm and inviting in many languages"
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The Ladykillers - Music From The Motion
Picture "Sure to bring a smile" OPJ
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"STANDING AT THE EDGE"
by Casey Stratton " A first Album
with lots of promise" OPJ
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Patti Smith trampin'.."thoughtful writing
and well done" OPJ
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Columbia Records and World Wrestling
Entertainment join forces to produce a
Music CD and DVD for the Fans.
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"This Guy's in Love" by Steve Tyrell
"The sound is classy and warm, like a sweater hugging you softly with the smell of an Autumn afternoon." OPJ
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"Harry For The Holidays" by Harry Connick, Jr.
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"Bette Midler, sings the Rosemary Clooney
Songbook"
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"ENDO"
"1.5 Good Songs"
"Horowitz Live And Unedited"Simply Beautiful OPJ "
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"Masked And Anonymous - Music From The Motion
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Picture""... a fun, world quality album of Dylan Hits" 00
Overseer's "Wreckage"
"Oak Park Journal A good listen and quite unique. "
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BOW wow "Unleashed"
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"CHARLIE'S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE"
"Oak Park Journal Highly Recommeded"
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"True Love Waits": Christopher O'Riley
Plays Radiohead
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Beyonce. "Dangerously In Love"
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"Three 6 Mafia, Da Unbreakable"
"Oak Park Journal Recommended
with language warnings...."
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Classical

Ray Chen's CD Tchaikovsky and Mendelssohn Violin Concertos
★★★★
" Ray Chen, the new violin sensation is one of the top artists alive
today with a Stradivari, having a spirit with talent for the music we
all love. His works from Tchaikovsky and Mendelssohn are on par
with the best ever performed ." Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.

Sony Classical announces world renowned pianist Lang Lang’s new recording Liszt – My Piano Hero and DVD Liszt Now! which pays tribute to the life and music of Franz Liszt.
★★★★
"We highly recommend this wonderful
sojourn back to the birth of Liszt."
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.

Serenade a Mario Lanza songbook
" A Great Album with a Grand Selection of Favorites from a
Treasured Talent, some for the first time released to the public"
Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc

Joshua Bell with the Berliner Philharmoniker
Conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas Do
Honor to Tchaikovsky with his new CD

Yo Yo Ma and Sony Classical's New CD from the
Silk Road Journeys: Beyond the Horizon
"They Keep Getting Better and Better" OPJ

The Ladies in Lavender Soundtrack with Joshua Bell
on violin... "Beautiful all around" OPJ
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The Amelia Piano Trio's CD...
"A world class treat..." OPJ
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Mario Frangoulis / Follow Your Heart
"Beautiful music, sung with art and class...a bright future." OPJ
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Carmina Burana, by Carl Orff, Presented by
Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra
" A beautiful rendition of Orff's work" OPJ
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ALEXANDER, Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
by Vangelis.
"Vangelis has all the right stuff for this score and you
will want more. " OPJ
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"Hero" the Original Score by Tan Dun and featuring
the World's Best Living Violinist Itzhak Perlman Goes On Sale, August 17th, 2004
"Beautifully done in every area !" OPJ
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SONY CLASSICAL ADDS 20 NEW TITLES TO ITS ACCLAIMED MASTERWORKS EXPANDED EDITION SERIES CDs RELEASED ON JULY 27, 2004
"These CD's sound wonderful, the remastering
of these treasured albums are a gift to any orchestral music lover. There are some that have included
additional tracks of treasured musical numbers,
above and beyond those found on the earlier recordings. Some of the best compositions played by the best people, now ready for your listening pleasure." Ed Vincent
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Between Heaven and Earth, by A.R. Rahman
"Plenty of Zen like melody mixed with some
lovely rhythm. A pleasure to listen to, and absorb."
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Arcadi Volodos has a new album out called "Volodos"
"..look forward to many more from this gifted young
performer."
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Ryuichi Sakamoto's album Mototronic
"This one album may very well make you
a new fan of Maestro Sakamoto."
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Maestro Murray Perahia performs select
works by J.S. Bach
"Oak Park Journal Highly Recommended"0
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"Debut" by and of Salvatore Licitra
"a wonderful voice and talent"0
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"Lara St. John re: Bach"
"Oak Park Journal Highly Recommended"0
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"Horowitz Live And Unedited"Simply Beautiful OPJ "
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"Crossing the Stone"by Catrin Finch
"talented young player with beauty and skill"
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"SUMMER"
"A Wonderful Voice and Talent with a
vision for Today" OPJ
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Master Pianist Perahia Gives New Life to
the Last Three Sonatas of Franz Schubert.
"Highly recommended" OPJ
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"Duetto" Alvarez & Licitra
"two of the worlds best new tenors.."
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"Beyond Imagination"New Album from
the OperaBabes
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"Broadway Today"
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"The Other Side of Time" by Mary Fahl
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"OBRIGADO BRAZIL" by Yo-Yo Ma
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"The Men In My Life" by Jackie Allen a new CD by a
wonderful singer. Jackie Allen is also heard each
Wednesday at Philanders in Oak Park

Ravinia Festival Seeks Mementoes and Memories in
Advance of the 2004 Centennial Celebration.
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Jazz
"Man in the Air" New CD by Kurt Elling
"If you follow Kurt's work, you'll enjoy this
CD." OPJ
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Tony Bennett's "The Art of Romance"
"His style and sense of timeless class is a treat for everyone." OPJ
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THE GREAT JAZZ TRIO Someday My Prince Will Come "a CD you will want to have". OPJ
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Jane Monheit's eagerly-awaited Sony debut album, Taking A Chance On Love, is in stores now! "A thrill to listen to,
alive and beautiful" OPJ
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Peter White's "Confidential"
"a Zen garden of melodies" OPJ
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James Carter's "Gardenias for Lady Day"
"Class All the Way..."