AN EXPLOSIVE NEW BOOK: "PIONEERS, BEST MUSICIANS, SINGERS AND ENTERTAINERS FROM 1606 TO THE PRESENT." Review in the European Journal: American Federation of Musicians, Singers and Performing Artists (FAMSPA) new Volume IV of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment is here! Ladies and gentlemen of the music and entertainment industry, run to the bookstores and secure your copy! The Who s Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment made huge waves in the industry already with the previous three volumes, with divas fighting to be on the covers and legends begging to be included, but this one is the biggest and the best of the series. You have to hand it to American publishing they know how to create glitz and glamour the cover will take your breath away. Volume IV has 8 divas on the cover. On the front, Peggy Judy, a well seasoned entertainer and published author bursts in absolute splendour. She looks as if she stepped out of Moulin Rouge, waving her perfect legs under the can-can dress. On the back cover a bouquet of seven accomplished singers includes Zola, Antoinette Montague, Irene Soderberg, Maria Gentile, Stephanie Jordan, Nichaud Fitzgibbon and Katie Bull. Two of them, I am thankful to say, are our own, one from New Zealand and the other from Australia, and they glow with elegance. The lucky author, who has his picture modestly placed right under this bevy of beauties, must be having a good time associating with such an entourage... Carol Lexter, associate editor of the World Who s Who commented as follows: They were chosen because they are among the best in the business. They have class, originality and style. The supreme scholarship and deep understanding of the music and entertainment industry and its history did not surprise me, since I know the author, Maximillien de Lafayette, who is an international authority on this subject; I have come to expect it. But he never ceases to surprise me with the amount of information and --European Journal (Euro Globe and World Television)

SHOWBIZ, PIONEERS, BEST SINGERS, MUSICIANS AND ENTERTAINERS FROM 1606 TO THE PRESENT. JAZZ, CABARET AND ENTERTAINMENT ULTIMATE REFERENCE TOOL Review in World Art Celebrities Journal: Volume IV of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment has been fermented this week; Showbiz, Pioneers, Best Singers, Musicians and Entertainers from 1606 to the Present. It contains all the glitters, the stories, data, statistics and lists of lists of all those who left their mark on the world of music and showbiz from progressive fusion rock to jazz and pop. And from the year s big buzz lists to national music awards, and from San Remo Song Festival awards, airplay world official top 100 and divas to the ultimate entertainers, singers and songwriters of our time. An unbelievable gigantic accomplishment by a showbiz expert, author and producer, Maximillien de Lafayette. It is overwhelming. It is Homeric in the wealth of information it offers, the descriptive categories of live performances, styles, schools and music genres and rich biographic chronicles of singers, composers, musicians, writers, producers and giants of the industry. Volume IV illustrates and explains in-depth the fabric and divergent world of stars and showbiz. A new wave of formidable talents invaded the book, starting with the cover. Peggy Judy was hand made for the cover of Volume IV. What a find! A perfect fit. Physicians, writers, humanitarians and stamp collectors have their Who's Who. Musicians, singers and divas don't. It is hard to believe. Finally, somebody with an alert mind decided to do something about it. And what a brilliant idea it was. And what a service the author of the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment is rendering to the world community of music and performing arts. --World Art Celebrities Journal

THE WORLD OF JAZZ AS YOU HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED IT. PROBING STARS BEHIND THE CURTAINS . A MASTERPIECE. FUN, UNUSUAL AND AUTHORITATIVE NEW PUBLICATION Times Square Press and The Federation of American Musicians, Singers and Performing Artists (FAMSPA) just published another knockout, masterpiece encyclopaedic work on world showbiz and entertainment: Showbiz, Pioneers, Best Musicians, Singers and Entertainers From 1606 to the Present, the Volume IV of the series World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment, authored by Maximillien de Lafayette, an authority in the field. It is overwhelming, magnificently written, abundant with biographies of stars and rising talents from the five corners of the globe, and majestically illustrated. Over 800 photos including vintage, era and rare pictures of stars, pioneers and divas of various golden eras of Jazz and cabaret in Europe and the United States. Imposing parade of captivating and nostalgic photos starting with Frances's great Maurice Chevalier, paintings by Toulouse Lautrec, Vaudeville's giants Jimmy Durante, Al Jolson, New Orleans Louis Armstrong, Las Vegas Keely Smith and Louis Prima and crowning the covers (front and back) with some of the hottest female singers in the business. The sensational and extravagant Peggy Judy graced the front cover. Nichaud Fitzgibbon, Zola, Irene Soderberg, Stephanie Jordan, Maria Gentile, Antoinette Montague and Katie Bull appeared on the back cover, thus adding glamour and beauty to the heavy weight tome. Would you believe, the table of contents of the book spread over 14 pages? It has it all. Let's have a glance. Chapter 161 retraces the history of the beginning and struggles of the early cabarets in France, describes the amazing lives of pioneers and colorful characters of female Can Can dancers, hustlers of the nights, impresarios and legends who took Paris by storm. Chapter 163 tells us the story of what was going on in the 20s and 30s, the celebrities of the era, the gig --Allaboutjazz.com

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A NEW BOOK ON JAZZ: BEST MUSICIANS, SINGERS, ALBUMS AND ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITIES OF THE 19TH, 20TH AND 21ST CENTURIES. IS A MUST READ BOOK!! One would think that there is no anecdote about the world of music and entertainment that Maximillien de Lafayette, the author of this new book, has not told us in Volumes I-IV of the World Who s Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment. But when I received Volume V, Best Musicians, Singers, Albums and Entertainment Personalities of the 19th, 20th and 21st Centuries I was flabbergasted. An ambitious title indeed, but it truly reflects the content of the book. The book is a treasure trove of information about the personalities described. The facts the author has unearthed about the early days of entertainment are astounding, and the book is encyclopaedic in scope. But don t for a moment think that it is dull and scholarly. Lavishly illustrated with almost one thousand photographs, some of which are vintage, some extremely rare, it is, to begin with, a visual treat. One wonders if Mr. de Lafayette got them from private scrapbooks and family albums? And the anecdotal material, gossip, and stories make the book come alive. There are diverse and intimate details about the private lives of such early greats as, Ethel Merman, George Burns, Jimmy Durante, Al Jolson, Jazz great composers, Cole Porter, and Florence Ziegfeld and his ladies. You will see Sarah Bernhard in her coffin and Anna Held on her bicycle. You will read about Broadway s musicals and shows that created the biggest scandals in the history of entertainment in America and unbelievable intimate stories of the biggest stars of the era. The book also includes a list of the world 2,500 best old and new Jazz albums and CDs, by artist, by song, by year and by billboard rating. Intriguing tales of Tin Pan Alley and the greats of ragtime and early Jazz follow, including Scott Joplin s personal life and other pioneers of music and showbiz. Gossip from early radio and the private lives of Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, Dinah Shore, and Rosemary Clooney, well into the fifties. Rock and Roll and Jazz in all its forms and styles are discussed in detail, including the most popular songs of each year. The fifties, with their mind-boggling scandals, such as the marriage of Jerry Lee Lewis to a thirteen year old girl, his cousin no less, and Elvis Presley s rise to stardom, the first Afro-American recording artists and their struggle for recognition, the 300 best cabaret female singers in America, the 200 best Jazz musicians and singers of our time...are all there. You will learn how Celeste Helm and Tallulah Bankhead dished the dirt about each other. How and why the early female songwriters were not allowed to use their full names on sheet music...Nor does the book neglect the present and the shining stars of jazz and cabaret today, almost 6,000 names featured in the book. Plenty of that is there. It is impossible to cover, in a review, the wealth of information, charts, tables, lists that fill the book. You can spend weeks reading it, and I suspect many people will keep it by their bed side for months. If you have the slightest interest in the subject, you owe it to yourself to read this book, which I think is the best of the series thus far. Best Musicians, Singers, Albums and Entertainment Personalities of the 19th, 20th and 21st Centuries is without any hesitation one of the best books ever published on Jazz, world showbiz, cabaret and beloved stars who entertained us for generations. This book is a must read book. Get your copy. You can read more about the book at the website of FAMSPA http://www.federationofamericanmusicianssingersandperformingartists.org  London Monthly Herald

Best Musicians, Singers, Albums and Entertainment Personalities of the 19th, 20th and 21st Centuries. Latest book By Maximillien de Lafayette Elegantly printed and fabulously captivating. This book will make waves!! By Albert Townsend- The International News Agency (INA) A massive tome on world entertainment and legends that shaped the course and face of showbiz throughout the ages has been recently published by TimeSquaresPress and the Federation of American Musicians, Singers and Performing Artists (FAMSPA). And the title is self-explanatory Best Musicians, Singers, Albums and Entertainment Personalities of the 19th, 20th and 21st Centuries. This is volume V of the series World Who s Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment. A very ambitious and impressive set of 20 volumes. The previous 4 published volumes were intelligently crafted, elegantly printed, and well written in a very refreshing style, always with authority, fun and abundance of information. But this, volume (Volume V) is the crown jewels of this encyclopedic work. It starts with the era of the very first recordings in America, the golden age of radio, serenades the colorful characters and personalities of the ragtime period, swings with the brass bands illustrious musicians, rocks with the stars and idols of the early years of Rock N Roll, flirts with a roster of 2,000 contemporary celebrities and ends up with the best of the best in the business. Add to this Herculean journey, 970 photos including rare and vintage pictures of America and its music leaders from 1820 to the present. It is an addictive and most captivating book. It has it all; in-depth research, historical data, roster of the world who s who, charts and billboard of the greatest hits of all time, and the piece de resistance- the list and rating of best and hottest Jazz, Pop and cabaret singers, musicians and entertainers of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.. In other words, it is complete. The book is written by Maximillien de Lafayette, a world authority in the field and a renowned showbiz and music critic/historian. Needles to say, Best Musicians, Singers, Albums and Entertainment Personalities of the 19th, 20th and 21st Centuries is his best published work -so far. This is an essential reference tool. Look upon it as one of the best published books on entertainment, music and showbiz.- Reviewer Albert Townsend.

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WORLD WHO S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT. A MONUMENTAL WORK. A GIGANTIC ACCOMPLISHMENT! FROM AUTHORITATIVE ARTICLES TO PARADE OF GLAMOROUS STARS! Another spectacular masterpiece by entertainment critic and author extraordinaire, Maximillien de Lafayette. It is a gigantic set of 6 volumes exceeding 4,000 pages. An odyssey of the world of showbiz, music, jazz, American standards, and cabaret. And from a different angle, World Who s Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment becomes a biographic encyclopedia of the who s who in music, the pioneers, the composers, the musicians, the stars, the singers and musical organizations. In brief, it is monumental. Sailing into the immense world of the six volumes, we discover the unexpected, an aspect of biographical work rarely revealed to the public: The advice and tips, the author and his editorial board of 100+ give the readers, the performers and singers. An elaborate chapter on what a singer must know and must do when booking a venue for a live performance illustrates the intensity, the practical value and use of the voluminous set. The World Who s Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment could be compared to a continuous non-stop symphonic performance by an orchestra of 1,000 musicians from all genres and schools under the baton of an international conductor. Each one brings to the symphony a personal cache and unexpected notes. And it works! Because this heavyweight Who s Who is astronomical. Just imagine what you could find going through 200 chapters in 3 volumes! And the biographical notes! Almost 30,000 entries. The Who s Who is well crafted and divided into several parts, such as, biographies, data and facts, charts and analyses, and resources. In brief, it embraces all facets and aspects of the world of music and those who make music. Most impressive it is. Authoritative? Affirmative. Useful? No questions asked, simply because it is the world s first who s who of music, singers, perform --International Herald Daily News

WORLD WHO'S WHO IN JAZZ, CABARET, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT: A Tour de Force on an International Scale! A fabulous Book. Rating 5 stars. Maximillien de Lafayette, author extraordinaire did it again! He just finished the last chapter of a formidable book. Should I say an encyclopedia?! A massive 4 volume set exceeding 4,000 pages and incorporating 400 chapters and 30,000 entries is en route. And this impressive work is the World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment", 1st edition. Available to the public and world music lovers by early February 2007. Needless to say, this overwhelming accomplishment is the most comprehensive and authoritative book ever written about music and the giants who sing and make music. But there is an other fascinating dimension to this book: A sort of un-chartered musical territory encompassing the biographical history of artists, tips on how and where to book a show, how to deal with venues' owners and the tour de force chapter on the best of the best in the business. It is a documented work and a well crafted chronological analysis of contemporary performing arts. However, there is a juicy and controversial chapter in the Who's Who that might infuriate some entertainers. Especially those who were not listed in that chapter, an "audaciously labeled chapter" by the author as Roster of the Legitimate Cabaret-Jazz Singers in America. But de Lafayette fears no beast and no man as a critic once wrote in the International Herald Daily News. The chapter on the best of the best is equally engaging, entertaining and a coup de grace piece of work. Are you a performer? Do you know how and where to book your show? How to protect your interests, get the best deal and promote your show? Think again. You better read what Maximillien de Lafayette wrote about strategies, techniques you must use . --Cabaret Ville Magazine

World Who's Who in Jazz Cabaret Music And Entertainment. The most authoritative book on showbiz and music. Maximillien de Lafayette new ambitious and impressive project has materialized; a massive encyclopedic set of 4 volumes on divas, jazz, cabaret and the world of entertainment: World Who's Who In Jazz, Music, Cabaret And Entertainment. This is a major undertaking and astonishing accomplishment at the highest level. It encompasses every known aspect, facet and genre of the performing arts and the world of entertainment. The four volumes include 30,000 entries, thousands of biographies, reviews, analyses of the music industry sales, charts and hits, including the career highlights of mega stars and recently discovered talents and rising stars.

In November 2006, de Lafayette's "Entertainment Divas Cabaret Jazz Then And Now" became an international best-seller. It seems that divas are a hot topic, nowadays. And the author is cashing big time on it. Why not? We are fond of divas and femmes fatales, especially, when they are brought to life under a new light; the unknown persona of the Diva and the hidden mystique of la femme fatale. And de Lafayette did just that. He knows extremely well the " sacred, the damned and the risqué flair and cache of those glittering stars. He has been writing about them for twenty years. I thought one volume will suffice. But after I have read two volumes of the set, I realized that two more volumes would shed more light on the subject, especially when 200 additional chapters are added to volume three and volume four. This is an amazing work. Intense, comprehensive and entertaining. Almost everything you need to know about cabaret, jazz, life entertainment and the business of music is explained at length and in-depth. This book is not based on fame and fortune alone, but also on merit. This book brings to you those who are believed to be the best in the business." Highly recommend. Get your copy right away. --Art and Style Magazine

World Who's Who in Jazz, Cabaret, Music and Entertainment. Volume 1.

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