From the Plaza to The Grape: The Anatomy of a Jazz “Living Room”
Reflections on the stand, the car, and the craft.
Brian Swartz Music
Stories from the security floor of 90s Beverly Hills to 20+ years on the road with Oingo Boingo Former Members and world-class Jazz legends.
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