ENTERTAINMENT DIVAS, CABARET, JAZZ THEN AND NOW

About the Book

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.

About the Author

Maximillien de Lafayette is a world authority on cabaret, Jazz and entertainment. He wrote on the subject for 25 years as an author and syndicated columnist, both nationally and internationally. Also, he wrote and directed world premiere musicals at prestigious theaters, including John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.