Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a green olive or lemon twist. The original martini appeared in the very first cocktail books in the 1880s, but the version we drink today became popular around the 1950s.Ĭombine 2.5 oz gin with 0.5 oz of dry vermouth and shake or stir with ice. The classic cocktail of all time, shaken or stirred, has evolved much through the ages. This 1929 Memphis Minnie and Kansas Joe McCoy song was covered by Led Zeppelin in 1971.ġ930-1950: The “Martini” and Rythym & Blues, Remove mint leaves, but continue to refrigerate. Pour mix over a handful of mint leaves, and gently crush the mint with a spoon. Simple Syrup recipe: Combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig, sip and enjoy. Add one tablespoon of simple syrup (recipe follows) and one tablespoon of water. It’s performed here by Jelly Roll Morton, who went on to compose “Jelly Roll Blues” in 1915, which was arguably the very first jazz song.ġ910-1930: The “Mint Julep” and the birth of BluesĬrush a few mint leaves in the bottom of an 8-oz. Written by Scott Joplin in 1899, this was the most famous song of ragtime, which preceded the birth of jazz and blues. Pour in 2 oz of bourbon, fill with ice cubes, and stir. Muddle into a paste using a muddler or the back end of a spoon. Mix 1 tsp sugar, 1 splash water and 2 dashes if angostura bitters in an old-fashioned glass. Very old-fashioned indeed, this cocktail originated in the mid 1800s and appears, under various names, in all early cocktail books. So, in honor of these beloved traditions I’ve put together a little timeline combining the history of cocktails with the history of rock.ġ890-1910: The “Old Fashioned” and Ragtime Rock and Roll, too, was born out of the collision of cultures, and the American spirit of experimentation and unleashed expression. – The Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America America was not about tradition it was about adventure, leaping forward and taking chances on all fronts.” “The Old World alcoholic beverage traditions are neat and settled, with thousands of years of history behind them… The New World was too big and too wild to be confined in a sherry glass. Obviously, this lack of social structure has had some drawbacks (we have a reputation for bad manners and serial killers), but has also led to some of the most creative outbursts in recent history. Immigrants brought a myriad of influences to a country that wasn’t bound by historical conventions, but defined by innovation, experimentation and risk. I stumbled upon this adorable video of the great old song, and it got me thinking about two of my favorite American inventions: the cocktail and rock & roll. Click here for an English translation of they lyrics. Tu vuò fà l’americano is a satirical song about a young Napolitan who tries to imitate American style, which is summed up by whiskey and soda, rock and roll, baseball and Camel cigarettes. L'an dernier, le Conseil a investi 153 millions de dollars pour mettre de l'art dans la vie des Canadiennes et des Canadiens de tout le pays.I’m always intrigued by Italian perceptions of American lifestyle, and like to uncover what defines us as a nation in the eyes of others. Nous remercions le Conseil des arts du Canada de son soutien. ![]() We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, which last year invested $153 million to bring the arts to Canadians throughout the country. This project is supported in part by the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. Mastered by Peter Letros at Wreckhouse Mastering Media Contact - Germany Mixed by John "Beetle" Bailey at The Drive Shed Recorded by Jeremy Darby at Canterbury Music Company and Dominic Mancuso at dot productions Produced by Mike Field and Dominic Mancuso ![]() Performed by Mike Field (trumpet, vocals), Mark Camilleri (piano), Davide Direnzo (drums), George Koller (bass), Rosendo "Chendy" León (percussion), Tony Zorzi (guitars) The track is now available at and at all major digital distributors including iTunes, Amazon and Spotify.Ĭomposed by Renato Carosone & Nicola Salerno, arranged by Mike Field This song is the second single from his upcoming fourth album, True Stories, to be released in Fall 2018. Tu Vuo' Fa' L'Americano is from Mike's vocal debut recording project, The Ghost And The Paperboy EP, which won the 2017 Toronto Independent Music Award for Best Jazz Vocals and was nominated for three Independent Music Awards including Best Jazz EP, Best Jazz Music Producer and Best Story Song. Tu Vuo' Fa' L'Americano (MP3 10MB) Tu Vuo' Fa' L'Americano (WAV 34MB) Release Notes
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