The history of Christmas and Magic

Christmas and Magic. A song, 4′. Words by Roy Powell, music by Kile Smith. Premiere of duet version, Evangelia Leontis, soprano, Megan Roth, mezzo-soprano, Julia Carey, piano, Calliope’s Call, Boston, 2 Dec 2022. Premiere of band version, Calesta Day, David...

Frank Sinatra: Jazz His Way

[First published in WRTI’s Arts Desk 4 Dec 2015.] Frank Sinatra was born 100 years ago on December 12th, and there have been any number of stars in the entertainment world during that century. But WRTI’s Kile Smith looks at what truly sets him apart from all the...

Three Things I Learned from Yes

[First published in Broad Street Review, 21 July 2015.] Saw my buddy Andrew, a gifted keyboardist, vocalist, and composer, shook his hand, and then held it. I said three words. “Chris Squire, man.” “Oh, man, Chris Squire.” He looked at me and nodded his head slowly....