John Pizzarelli & wife Jessica Molaskey are opening tonite!

John Pizzarelli & wife Jessica Molaskey are opening tonite at the Carlyle with "I Just Found Out About Love And I Like It" A Jimmy McHugh classic.

The Carlyle Hotel

While working at the Cotton Club.

While working at the Cotton Club, Jimmy suggests that the owner hire the Duke Ellington orchestra, which unlike the club’s previous band knows how to read music.

Louis and Keely Live at the Sahara Extended

Taylor Hackford's critically acclaimed Louis and Keely Live at the Sahara extended at the UCLA Geffen Playhouse.

The cast album recorded at the legendary studio at Capitol Records
includes the Jimmy McHugh classics "I'm In The Mood For Love" and "I Can't Believe
That You're In Love With Me"

Geffen Playhouse

I Can't Give You Anything But Love

When “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love” is first performed in the musical revue “Delmar’s Revels,” the number is a flop and is pulled after one show. It later became a hit, and was featured in "Blackbirds of 1928".

Jimmy McHugh's Musical Legacy

Jimmy McHugh McHugh’s music stretches from the First World War to the Cold War, with major hits in every decade from the Twenties to the Sixties.

Photos from the Barnes & Noble Book Signing in New York

In celebration of the new book by Alyn Shipton, "I Feel A Song Coming On" the biography of Jimmy McHugh, there was a book signing at Barnes & Noble in New York. Festivities included interviews with the books author, Alyn Shipton, grandson Jim McHugh III, performances by Westla Whitfield, and John Proulx.

Steve Tyrell, good friend of Jimmy McHugh

Steve Tyrell, friend of Jimmy McHugh. Played last night to a packed house at the Catalina Bar & Grill. It was a great night. He will be there through Sunday the 18th.

Interview with Alyn Shipton Author of "I Feel A Song Coming On" the Jimmy McHugh Biography

Radio Interview with Alyn Shipton Jazz88 FM