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The first book of its kind, highly anticipated by stars, professionals and the public, it provides a wealth of information and tips not readily available elsewhere. In addition to the interviews with the stars and the divas, and the fascinating history from the 17th century to this day. It contains resources not found anywhere else, and CD reviews. You will be intrigued by stories, gossip, secrets, and close-up profiles of the most beautiful and exciting chanteuses and femmes fatales. It is the book of the risque, the mystique and the hidden world of Cabaret, Jazz and Divas, a chronicle of the life, history and tales of legends, stars, singers, composers, entertainers, gigolos, acts, Broadway, Vaudeville, Paris, Berlin, shows, musicals, and human drama. You will meet the stars, but you will also discover magnificent and brilliantly talented artists you have never heard about-but should! The book is written by an international authority, who has first hand knowledge of this mysterious world. He met personally most of the people he is writing about and interviewed them in depth. He is the author of numerous books, an art and entertainment historian\critic and a syndicated columnist. In addition, he had written and directed musical scores, world premiere musicals and plays, performed at prestigious theatres including The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington DC.

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This is the first Who's Who that deals with the world of Jazz, Cabaret, and Entertainment. It should serve as reference for performers, promoters, publicists, booking agents, venue owners, students, schools, libraries, and music industry executives, as well as the general public. Those who read "Who's Who" books-regardless of the field-easily find one common denominator: "Who's Who" books are dry. Effort was made to avoid this tendency in the World Who's Who of Jazz, Cabaret, Music, and Entertainment. Although using fact and data-found in or supplied by reliable sources, personal feelings and material were added. To accomplish this, the world of the artist not usually seen on stage or behind the mic was probed. Candid and personal stories, anecdotes, and intimate statements were sometimes provided directly by the artist or told by friends and peers. After all, this is a world of enchantment, glamour, and fun-and so it cannot be treated like a mathematical formula! In traditional "Who's Who" books, those listed are usually figures well known to the public or in their own field. In this Who's Who you will meet, on equal basis, mega stars and celebrities, as well as outstanding talent you have never heard of. This book is not based on fame and fortune alone, but also on merit. There are over two million performers in the world, it is impossible to include all of them in two volumes. This book brings to you those who are believed to be the best in the business.

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How much do you know about the world that surrounds you-about the most common and basic knowledge needed to understand how others think, react, and communicate? How about foreigners-their ways of life, taboos, traditions, arts, cultures? How to socialize with them? This unique book will act as your companion abroad, teaching you all you need to know about the customs of other nations, and supply you with all the American contacts you may need if you are stranded. Includes instructions on how to behave in the most elegant and cosmopolitan resort or restaurant. Never again will you be in doubt as to greeting someone in Kazakhstan or tipping a waiter in Rome. You will never be at a loss addressing a dignitary in Japan. You will never lose a business transaction abroad or with visiting business people because you did not choose the right words. A t home, it is the perfect bedside companion you will return to again and again. It will amuse you with outrageous facts from all over the world-and from your backyard. Chock-full of useful and intriguing information, lists, tables, and full-length articles, it even contains in-depth reviews of over 200 artists and entertainers! Page after page, you will not be able to put this book down!