Hi! Hope you're well -- because being well means you get to partake in the joys of life; music and wine being two of the best it has to offer. Forgive me if I seem to preach --- there's just been so much news lately about alcohol that wine loving seems to have been lumped in with driving without a seatbelt. I don't have to digress any further, since this podcast piece in the New York Times says everything I want to, but better. I found it a tonic to listen to. (There's a transcription here if...
19 days ago • 2 min read
Hi! Welcome to the new year of wine, song and good company here at Jazz & Juice. Let's get it started! Oh, I posted a video of "What are You Doing New Year's Eve?" just under the wire before the holiday. If you're thinking of asking someone that question extra early for 2026, you can find it here. Juice pow You can get to know a wine producer in a bunch of ways -- by trying a prized, sought after bottle, or, something more accessible. Regardless of where you encounter a wine producer in their...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi! I hope you're enjoying the season and savoring the long nights. I had a great time pouring wine in Boston for our Two Notes launch -- if you're in the area and missed the tastings, our friends at Vinodivino are carrying the wine at all their locations (and have online ordering!) And, if you're looking for last minute wine gifts, our store list will be at the bottom of this email. "Blue Xmas" I love this Bob Dorough song so much, and enjoyed adding a few lyrics to emphasize some new...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi! First off, thanks you who came to Dizzy's this past Monday, or streamed the downright joyous "Holidays" gig. I'll have some video clips of the evening for you all next week! Secondly, for those of you in the Boston area, I'll be pouring this week's wine, signing bottles and having a great time at two locations of Vinodivino, our new favorite wine shop, in both Boston and Brookline. You'll find me December 13th at the Brookline (1669 Beacon) location from 5-7, and in Boston (175 Cambridge)...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi! I'm grateful to a few people for asking me if I have any concerts coming up, since it tells me I've been a little too subtle in announcing the one and only date to come and hear "Holidays" -- live, or live streaming! MONDAY, DECEMBER 2nd, at 7pm and 9pm at DIZZY'S CLUB (or on your computer) I'll be singing the full "Holidays" album with Ted and his extraordinary big band (oh, those arrangements!) Tickets to see it live can be found here. Streaming access (with subscription to JazzLive)...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hope you're looking forward to a rejuvenating weekend. A few notes: I figured out how to link to some of the wines I've been featuring, and have two at the bottom of this email that would be hits for Thanksgiving. Your purchase helps to support the newsletter, for which I am most grateful. Lastly, "Holidays" is still on sale for the 12/2 Dizzy's shows. You can find your tickets here. A little early holiday spirit feels just about right! Juice People drink for a lot of reasons (and a lot of...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Happy to be kicking off your weekend with a (late edition) Jazz & Juice! Before we begin, an early note to let you know the only performances this year of "Holidays," the album I released last year with Ted Nash and his big band, will be at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola on December 2nd (two sets.) This might be just the moment to plan for an amazing kickoff to the season. Snatch up a ticket here, or listen to the music for a preview. Juice Manu Michelini, winemaker, is part of an Argentine family...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Greetings from Santa Barbara, where I've been doing some tastings on behalf of Two Notes, and getting the next vintage in order -- this wine and song have been great company during the journey. I hope you enjoy your pairing this week! Juice I like an unsolvable riddle — a koan if you will — and this week’s wine is like one of those. What is both heavy and light? What is both viscous and edgy? Both tart and ripe? I’m sure there could be a more philosophical answer to these questions, but today...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Friday! Hope you're doing well -- this week I'm thrilled to share with you a peek at my new one-woman musical show, "Beyond the Frame" -- real and imagined stories based on the artwork of Édouard Manet. This song, "Ennui," is sung from the perspective of the singer in "The Café-Concert" (1879.) (I was able to call on some personal experience for this one.:)) We're hoping to bring this show to museums as soon as we can, as we build up steam for a fully produced/orchestrated off-Broadway...
4 months ago • 1 min read