The Happening

I’m wearing two rings. My engagement ring. This ring is white gold with a diamond solataire, chosen by me bought by my late ex-husband. The other ring is a silver and garnet ring which I bought for myself at an antique market. I now wear them on my pinkie finger due to living with Hypermobility and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Wearing them is better than keeping them in a drawer. 😎 Solitaire diamond…

Today, The Happening welcomes Roger Lewin. He was introduced to the piano at age 4 where he quickly learnt to pick out a tune or two. By 16 he was playing his first professional gigs as a hotel pianist- for a while he pursued other interests but always loved to play and became a full time musician in his late twenties and hasn’t stopped working since. He is versatile and in high demand, equally…

Today, The Happening welcomes Roger Lewin. He was introduced to the piano at age 4 where he quickly learnt to pick out a tune or two. By 16 he was playing his first professional gigs as a hotel pianist- for a while he pursued other interests but always loved to play and became a full time musician in his late twenties and hasn’t stopped working since. He is versatile and in high demand, equally…

This is Dulcie May Moreno’s second appearance as a guest on The Happening (first appearance was during 2018 before I began writing this blog). I am privileged to say that Dulcie May and I have become friends. I’ve seen her perform live on several occasions. She has grown in performing stature. By the time you read this she’ll have performed at the 606 Club for the second time, with another…

Kirk Lightsey is a jazz pianist, who was born in America but has spent a good deal of his life travelling around the world showcasing his music. He now lives in Paris, France. Kirk was born in 1937. He is 88 years old but his zest for life is very obvious in his spirit and demeanour. He worked in Detroit and California. Kirk was a good friend of the late Doug Sides, they played and toured…

Barrett Strong, Money (That’s What I Want), 1959 Text/Musik/ Berry Gordy Produzent/ Berry Gordy Label/ Motown Records Der Motown Sound, der als „The …Barrett Strong, Money (That’s…

This month’s show features Michael (Mike) J McEvoy, an award winning composer, musician (viola, guitar, bass guitar and keyboards), producer, arranger, actor, and Phd candidate. He was nominated for the Ivor Novello Composer Awards in 2019. Mike is a Kent, UK based creator. He hails from Nashville, Tennessee, USA. He has lived in the United Kingdom since the 1970’s. As usual the tracks were…

Angie Stone This show is simply curated to remember some artists and musicians that we have lost during the last three years. We begin with the American soul band, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly (06/12/1946 – 10/09/24), the tune is Twilight. Frankie Beverly was born in Philadelphia he moved to San Francisco in order to further his musical career. He was a member of the Doo Woo group which owed…

Roy Edward Ayers Jr. (September 10, 1940 – March 4, 2025) was an American vibraphonist, record producer, and composer. When the name Roy Ayers is mentioned most people will say or sing Everybody Loves Sunshine from the album (1976) of the same name and the title track. However, my first song choice when I think of Roy Ayers is Running Away. I couldn’t get a copy of the 7” single which is the…

Earlier today Sunday listening

This month The Happening features Sabina Desir who is a jazz vocalist, Artistic Director and Producer. She is the founder of the Freedom Road project, multidisciplinary artist, Sabina Desir is fast becoming the UK’s leading jazz instrumentalists’ vocalist of choice. She’s performed with players such as saxophonist Jason Yarde, guitarist Tony Remy, Tony Kofi, Vaughan Hawthorn-Nelson, American…

Stephen Bridgland is a composer and performer who lives in Kent, United Kingdom.He is primarily a guitarist and double bassist specialising in jazz and improvisation. He has also studied and performed a wide variety of music. At the age of 10, using some books borrowed from a helpful uncle, he taught himself guitar and by 14 was playing in a variety of school and local groups including a jazz…

https://www.mixcloud.com/DanceQueendq/in-memory-of-doug-sides-the-happening-261024/ Douglas Joseph Sides (October 10.1942 – October 10,2024) was an American jazz drummer and composer. He was born and brought up in Los Angeles, California.Doug started playing the piano when he was four years old. His music studies began in the classical genre. He became tired of this music form. He wanted to…

This edition of The Happening radio show features Mick Bishop he is a composer, pianist, keyboardist, keytar player and artist. From the 1990s to around 2012, Mick Bishop played extensively in London hotels. He also performed in jazz clubs, including the 606, the Pheasantry, and the Pizza Express Dean Street. He has worked with Clarke Tracey, Alec Dankworth, and Geoff Gascoyne. He has…