Mark Dexter

Jazz: Season 1: Episode 10 -- During the Sixties, jazz is in trouble. Though Louis Armstrong briefly outsells the Beatles with 'Hello Dolly,' most jazz musicians are desperate for work and many head for Europe. In the 1970s, jazz loses the exuberant genius of Louis Armstrong and the transcendent artistry of Duke Ellington, Their passing seems to mark the end of the music itself. But in 1976, when Dexter Gordon returns from Europe for a triumphant comeback, jazz has a homecoming, too. A new generation emerges, led by trumpeter Wynton Marsalis - schooled in the music's traditions, skilled in the art of improvisation, and aflame with ideas. The musical journey that began in New Orleans at the start of the 20th century continues. As it enters its second century, jazz is still brand new every night, still vibrant, still evolving, and still swinging.

a glimpse above and review/event info: Pool Time- the Movie, an independent film, premiered on Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at the Pacific Design Center's Silverscreen Theatre in West Hollywood, CA. The event was well attended. The legendary Carla Laemmle, the niece of the founder of Universl Studios, who plays Zelda in the film made an appearance and even stayed for the after party. She first appeared in a film in 1929. Inge Jaklin, of Hogan's Heroes and who plays Anna in this film, looked lovely in pink. Both of them contribute wonderful performances to the film Pool Time which adds a new twist to the romantic comedy genre. The film is produced by Tom Tangen and co-produced by Inge Jaklin. The story is written and directed by Michael Donahue. The director of photograhy for this refreshing tale is Scott Ressler and editing is by talented Tonya Noll with music by Ken Fix. As always, we do not want to give the story away and the film Pool Time is worth your time. It is a gay full of fun campy comedy with a full of surprises. There is tenderness and humor where the characters connect with each other and the audience. Marcus Harwell carries the film well and Jeffrey Patrick Olson, Mark C. Hanson, & Junes B. Zahdi build a solid team. Inge Jaklin's & Tom Tangen's characters brought a updated style to a classical romance story within a story and laughter to the story. Much of the story takes place-pool side and there is no complaints about that from us. There are many richly woven scenes that take place between the main characters & supporting cast. Once such scene is between the 4 guys and David's nephew Dexter and their no holds barred chat session. Cast: Marcus Harwell-lead-David, Jeffrey Patrick Olson, Mark C. Hanson, Junes B. Zahdi, Matthew Sordello, Elizabeth De Costa, Kieran Newton, William Freeman, GloZell Green, Taylor Burke, Scott Senofonte, Tom Tangen, Adam Allison, Q DeChambres, Gary Monje, Patrick Fulton, Gill San

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