Ken Maynard

Explore the latest IE issues and challenges Brought fully up to date by expert Kjell Zandin, Maynard’s Industrial Engineering Handbook, Fifth Edition puts exhaustive application-driven coverage of industry principles and practices, materials and systems, at your fingertips. Covering everything from work measurement and material flow, to facilities and quality control, this unparalleled reference reference Explore the latest IE issues and challenges Brought fully up to date by expert Kjell Zandin, Maynard’s Industrial Engineering Handbook, Fifth Edition puts exhaustive application-driven coverage of industry principles and practices, materials and systems, at your fingertips. Covering everything from work measurement and material flow, to facilities and quality control, ... Read Full Story

February 11, 2009 In 1. Jazz , Music , music obituaries , news , vocal | no comments yet | permalink Written by cindy mcleod jazz music news, obituaries Blossom Dearie 1926 - 2009 Vocalist’s Career Spanned More Than 50 Years New York jazz singer and pianist Blossom Dearie has died. The woman whose voice was as sweet as her name died on February 9th of natural causes in her Greenwich Street apartment. She was 82. Blossom Dearie’s highly distinctive voice and her laid-back delivery made her a favourite on the New York and London cabaret scene for more than 50 years, her child-like ... Read Full Story

Standard of the Day is saddened to report the passing last weekend of Marguerite Blossom Dearie, one of the most beloved cabaret singers of the second half of the 20th century. Known for her whispery, little-girl voice, Blossom Dearie was a fixture in New York and London nightclubs from the 1950s right up to the earlier part of this decade. The vocalist and pianist began her career shortly after World War Ii singing with the orchestras of Woody Herman and Alvino Rey. Embarking on a solo career, she recorded six landmark albums in the 1950s for Norman Granz and Verve Records, which helped establish ... Read Full Story

Tribute Tuesday is not a regular segment on BTA, but I felt that I should give recognition where it's due. Blossom Dearie passed away of natural causes on February 7th, 2009 at the age of 82. She'll be remembered for her jazz vocal inspiration and her piano-boop sound. There isn't a song that won't put a smile on your face. The above photo is dated 2007; At the age of 80, Dearie maitained a regular stints in New York and London.Maybe it's because of the Grammys, but sad news went virtually unnoticed. For those who are familiar, we'll play her music in remembrance and ... Read Full Story

Here's a clip of underrated jazz darling, and recently departed Blossom Dearie with her contribution to Generation X pop culture - her rendition of the Schoolhouse Rock baroque-pop classic "Figure 8". From the early 1970s to the end of the decade, the Schoolhouse Rock series used music as an educational delivery device. Yet, along the way it produced some memorable tunes. This is my favourite. Read Full Story